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Nicolas Potel Bourgogne Pinot Noir vs La Maldita Garnacha

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Nicolas Potel Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Burgundy, France · Pinot Noir
€21
The steal
Close cousin
La Maldita Garnacha
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€8 save €13

Tale of the taste

Nicolas Potel Bourgogne Pinot Noir La Maldita Garnacha
Body 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 7 · +3 on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +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 crunchSame fresh backboneAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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