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Domaine des Roches Neuves Terres Chaudes Saumur-Champigny vs Château la Dournie Cabanette

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine des Roches Neuves Terres Chaudes Saumur-Champigny
Saumur-Champigny, France · Cabernet Franc
€31
The steal
Close cousin
Château la Dournie Cabanette
Saint-Chinian, France · Red blend
€12 save €19

Tale of the taste

Domaine des Roches Neuves Terres Chaudes Saumur-Champigny Château la Dournie Cabanette
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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