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Gérard Bertrand An 1618 Picpoul de Pinet vs Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gérard Bertrand An 1618 Picpoul de Pinet
Picpoul de Pinet, France · Grenache Blanc · Bourboulenc
€13
The steal
Close cousin
Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco
Rioja Alavesa, Spain · Viura
€4 save €9

Tale of the taste

Gérard Bertrand An 1618 Picpoul de Pinet Bodegas Faustino Faustino VII Blanco
Body 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fruit-first attitudeSame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €4 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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