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Jean-Pierre Moueix Saint-Émilion vs Bodega Finca Las Moras Barrel Select Malbec

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Jean-Pierre Moueix Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion, France · Merlot blend
€18
The steal
Close cousin
Bodega Finca Las Moras Barrel Select Malbec
San Juan, Argentina · Malbec
€7 save €11

Tale of the taste

Jean-Pierre Moueix Saint-Émilion Bodega Finca Las Moras Barrel Select Malbec
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Malbec in the blendSame fruit-first attitudeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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