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Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques vs Merino Tinto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques
Beaujolais-Villages, France · Gamay
€14
Merino Tinto
Alentejano, Portugal · Baga · Castelao
€6 save €8

Tale of the taste

Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Combe aux Jacques Merino Tinto
Body 3 vs 8 · +5 on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 6 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fruit-first attitudeSame firm grip of tanninBone-dry, both of themAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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