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Nicolau de Almeida Quinta do Monte Xisto Oriente vs Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Nicolau de Almeida Quinta do Monte Xisto Oriente
Douro, Portugal · Touriga Nacional blend
€65
The steal
Close cousin
Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors
Cahors, France · Malbec
€13 save €52

Tale of the taste

Nicolau de Almeida Quinta do Monte Xisto Oriente Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 2 vs 2 · same
Fruit 10 vs 6 · 4 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themSame full-throttle bodyAbout 20% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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