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Comte de Thun La Tarabelle vs Domaine La Rouviole Petit R

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Comte de Thun La Tarabelle
Côtes du Tarn, France · Red
€32
The steal
Close cousin
Domaine La Rouviole Petit R
Minervois, France · Red blend
€11 save €21

Tale of the taste

Comte de Thun La Tarabelle Domaine La Rouviole Petit R
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninBone-dry, both of themAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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