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Louis Jadot Château des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent vs Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Côtes du Rhône

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Louis Jadot Château des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent
Moulin-à-Vent, France · Gamay
€23
Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Côtes du Rhône
Côtes-du-Rhône, France · Grenache · Syrah blend
€9 save €14

Tale of the taste

Louis Jadot Château des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent Château Sixtine Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Côtes du Rhône
Body 3 vs 8 · +5 on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchBone-dry, both of themAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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