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Santa Rita Secret Reserve Carménère vs Domaine de la Baume Cabernet Sauvignon Les Thermes

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Santa Rita Secret Reserve Carménère
Maipo Valley, Chile · Carménère
€21
The steal
Close cousin
Domaine de la Baume Cabernet Sauvignon Les Thermes
Languedoc-Roussillon, France · Red blend
€8 save €13

Tale of the taste

Santa Rita Secret Reserve Carménère Domaine de la Baume Cabernet Sauvignon Les Thermes
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +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 dark-fruit coreSame full-throttle bodyAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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