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Domaine de Villeneuve Les Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape vs Château du Trignon Gigondas Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine de Villeneuve Les Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€82
The steal
Close cousin
Château du Trignon Gigondas Rouge
Gigondas, France · Grenache blend
€26 save €56

Tale of the taste

Domaine de Villeneuve Les Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château du Trignon Gigondas Rouge
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Mourvedre in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €26 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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