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Matassa Coume de l'Olla Rouge vs Le Grand Noir Pinot Noir

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Matassa Coume de l'Olla Rouge
Vin de France, France · Red
€23
The steal
Close cousin
Le Grand Noir Pinot Noir
Pays d'Oc, France · Red blend
€8 save €15

Tale of the taste

Matassa Coume de l'Olla Rouge Le Grand Noir Pinot Noir
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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