Cheaper alternatives to Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon

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

The splurge

Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon

2021 · Puente Alto, Chile · Cabernet Sauvignon

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€149

The steal

Dead ringer

Almaviva EPU

Puente Alto, Chile · Red blend

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Same Puente Alto postcode. Vanilla oak on both. About 35% of the price.

€51 save €98

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

• Dead ringer
  Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

  Aconcagua Valley, Chile · Cabernet Sauvignon

  Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heart
  €16

  save €133
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• Dead ringer
  Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon

  Colchagua Valley, Chile · Cabernet Sauvignon

  Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heart
  €17

  save €132
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