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Jean-Luc Colombo Côtes du Rhône Les Abeilles de Colombo Rouge vs La Maldita Garnacha

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Jean-Luc Colombo Côtes du Rhône Les Abeilles de Colombo Rouge
Côtes-du-Rhône, France · Grenache · Syrah blend
€19
The steal
Close cousin
La Maldita Garnacha
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€8 save €11

Tale of the taste

Jean-Luc Colombo Côtes du Rhône Les Abeilles de Colombo Rouge La Maldita Garnacha
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchBone-dry, both of themAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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