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Bad Boy (Mauvais Garçon) Rouge vs Can Blau Blau

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bad Boy (Mauvais Garçon) Rouge
Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€24
The steal
Close cousin
Can Blau Blau
Montsant, Spain · Red blend
€9 save €15

Tale of the taste

Bad Boy (Mauvais Garçon) Rouge Can Blau Blau
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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