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Jean-Luc Colombo Syrah Crozes-Hermitage Les Fées Brunes vs Château la Dournie Cabanette

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Jean-Luc Colombo Syrah Crozes-Hermitage Les Fées Brunes
Crozes-Hermitage, France · Syrah
€32
The steal
Close cousin
Château la Dournie Cabanette
Saint-Chinian, France · Red blend
€12 save €20

Tale of the taste

Jean-Luc Colombo Syrah Crozes-Hermitage Les Fées Brunes Château la Dournie Cabanette
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Syrah in the blendBone-dry, both of themSame full-throttle bodyAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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