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Francois Villard Condrieu DePoncins vs E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Francois Villard Condrieu DePoncins
Condrieu, France · Viognier
€52
The steal
Close cousin
E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
Côtes-du-Rhône, France · Grenache · Syrah blend
€12 save €40

Tale of the taste

Francois Villard Condrieu DePoncins E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Viognier in the blendSame orchard-fruit biteAbout 23% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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