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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave L'Hermitage vs Domaine du Coulet - Matthieu Barret Brise Cailloux Cornas

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave L'Hermitage
2011 · Hermitage, France · Syrah
€399
The steal
Dead ringer
Domaine du Coulet - Matthieu Barret Brise Cailloux Cornas
Cornas, France · Syrah
€67 save €332

Tale of the taste

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave L'Hermitage Domaine du Coulet - Matthieu Barret Brise Cailloux Cornas
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Syrah at heartSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 17% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €67 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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