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Black Stallion Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon vs 689 - Six Eight Nine Master & Servant Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Black Stallion Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon
2017 · Napa Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€233
The steal
Dead ringer
689 - Six Eight Nine Master & Servant Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€34 save €199

Tale of the taste

Black Stallion Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon 689 - Six Eight Nine Master & Servant Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame Napa Valley postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €34 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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