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M. Chapoutier Gigondas vs Baltasar Gracián El Héroe Garnacha Viñas Viejas

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
M. Chapoutier Gigondas
Gigondas, France · Grenache blend
€27
The steal
Close cousin
Baltasar Gracián El Héroe Garnacha Viñas Viejas
Aragón, Spain · Grenache
€10 save €17

Tale of the taste

M. Chapoutier Gigondas Baltasar Gracián El Héroe Garnacha Viñas Viejas
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
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

Same Grenache at heartSame fruit-first attitudeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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