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Domaine Taupenot-Merme Clos Des Lambrays Grand Cru vs Domaine Gayrard Point du Jour Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine Taupenot-Merme Clos Des Lambrays Grand Cru
2018 · Clos de Lambrays Grand Cru, France · Pinot Noir
€800
The steal
Close cousin
Domaine Gayrard Point du Jour Rouge
Gaillac, France · Red
€25 save €775

Tale of the taste

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Clos Des Lambrays Grand Cru Domaine Gayrard Point du Jour Rouge
Body 5 vs 9 · +4 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 0 vs 0 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame fruit-first attitudeA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €25 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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