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Thelema The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon vs Les Vignerons du Narbonnais Saint Baurois Grande Réserve GSM

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Thelema The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon
€33
The steal
Close cousin
Les Vignerons du Narbonnais Saint Baurois Grande Réserve GSM
Languedoc, France · Red blend
€9 save €24

Tale of the taste

Thelema The Mint Cabernet Sauvignon Les Vignerons du Narbonnais Saint Baurois Grande Réserve GSM
Body 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 2 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninBone-dry, both of themAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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