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Pierre Usseglio Premiere Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape vs Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Pierre Usseglio Premiere Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France · White blend
€55
The steal
Close cousin
Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay
Languedoc-Roussillon, France · Grenache Blanc · Bourboulenc
€14 save €41

Tale of the taste

Pierre Usseglio Premiere Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 3 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Bourboulenc in the blendSame fruit-first attitudeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 25% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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