Cheaper alternatives to Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Rouge

Already a fair price, so there’s no true dupe. But these taste almost the same and cost a little less:

The original

Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Rouge

Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€12

Similar, for less

Close cousin

Bodegas Arraez Canallas Tempranillo - Monastrell

Valencia, Spain · Grenache · Tempranillo

Same full-throttle body. Same fruit-first attitude. Same firm grip of tannin. About 60% of the price.

€7 save €5

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  Volver Tarima Monastrell

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