Cheaper alternatives to Château Franc Mayne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)

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

The splurge

Château Franc Mayne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend

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€52

The steal

Dead ringer

Château Haut Piquat Lussac-Saint-Émilion

1993 · Lussac-Saint-Émilion, France · Merlot blend

Same Merlot at heart. Vanilla oak on both. About 37% 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
  Château de Saint-Pey Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

  Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend

  Same Merlot at heart
  €20

  save €32
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• Dead ringer
  Vignobles Lassagne Le Repaire Rouge

  Saint-Émilion, France · Merlot blend

  Same Merlot at heart
  €18

  save €34
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