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Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Verzé vs Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Côtes du Rhône

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Verzé
Mâcon-Verzé, France · Pinot Noir
€33
Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Côtes du Rhône
Côtes-du-Rhône, France · Grenache · Syrah blend
€9 save €24

Tale of the taste

Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Verzé Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Côtes du Rhône
Body 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Bone-dry, both of themSame fresh backboneSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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