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M. Chapoutier Ermitage de l'Orée vs Pierre Usseglio Premiere Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
M. Chapoutier Ermitage de l'Orée
2004 · Hermitage, France · White blend
€370
The steal
Close cousin
Pierre Usseglio Premiere Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · White blend
€55 save €315

Tale of the taste

M. Chapoutier Ermitage de l'Orée Pierre Usseglio Premiere Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 5 vs 8 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Marsanne in the blendSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 15% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €55 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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