Cheaper alternatives to Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc

Franschhoek, South Africa · Cabernet Franc

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€52

The steal

Dead ringer

Anthonij Rupert Optima

Franschhoek, South Africa · Red blend

Shared Cabernet Franc in the blend. Same Franschhoek postcode. Same fresh backbone. About 40% of the price.

€20 save €32

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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

• Dead ringer
  Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Red

  Stellenbosch, South Africa · Red blend

  Shared Cabernet Franc in the blend
  €16

  save €36
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• Close cousin
  Château Tour du Haut Moulin Haut-Médoc

  Haut-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend

  Shared Cabernet Franc in the blend
  €8

  save €44
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