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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape vs Mas Belles Eaux Les Coteaux Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€48
The steal
Close cousin
Mas Belles Eaux Les Coteaux Rouge
Languedoc, France · Red blend
€10 save €38

Tale of the taste

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape Mas Belles Eaux Les Coteaux Rouge
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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 fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themAbout 21% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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