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M. Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc vs Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards Blanc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
M. Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc
2004 · Hermitage, France · White blend
€460
The steal
Close cousin
Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards Blanc
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · White blend
€39 save €421

Tale of the taste

M. Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc Famille Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Sinards Blanc
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 3 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 7 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Marsanne in the blendSame earthy streakA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €39 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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