La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir vs Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Côtes du Rhône
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
€22
Tale of the taste
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Côtes du Rhône
Body
6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin
4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Acidity
7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
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
Same red-fruit crunchSame fresh backboneAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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