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
€55
Tale of the taste
Pierre Usseglio Premiere Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay
Body
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
5 vs 3 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit
8 vs 8 · same
Five 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 Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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