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Domaine La Roquète Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos La Roquète Blanc vs Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine La Roquète Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos La Roquète Blanc
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · White blend
€54
The steal
Close cousin
Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay
Languedoc-Roussillon, France · Grenache Blanc · Bourboulenc
€14 save €40

Tale of the taste

Domaine La Roquète Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos La Roquète Blanc Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Bourboulenc in the blendSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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