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
€33
The steal
Same neighbourhoodChâteau Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Côtes du Rhône
€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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