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Verite La Joie vs Francis Ford Coppola Winery Eleanor Red Wine

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Verite La Joie
2014 · Sonoma County, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€395
The steal
Dead ringer
Francis Ford Coppola Winery Eleanor Red Wine
Sonoma County, USA · Red blend
€59 save €336

Tale of the taste

Verite La Joie Francis Ford Coppola Winery Eleanor Red Wine
Body 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame Sonoma County postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 15% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €59 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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