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Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins vs Pierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins
2019 · Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€489
The steal
Dead ringer
Pierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · Red blend
€50 save €439

Tale of the taste

Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins Pierre Usseglio Première Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cinsaut in the blendSame Châteauneuf-du-Pape postcodeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 10% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €50 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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