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Matassa El Carner vs Château la Dournie Sous le Figuier

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Matassa El Carner
Vin de France, France · Red
€37
The steal
Close cousin
Château la Dournie Sous le Figuier
Saint-Chinian, France · Red blend
€14 save €23

Tale of the taste

Matassa El Carner Château la Dournie Sous le Figuier
Body 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 6 · 4 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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