Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot vs Château du Lort Bordeaux Supérieur
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot
€40
Tale of the taste
Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot
Château du Lort Bordeaux Supérieur
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Acidity
4 vs 7 · +3 on the steal
Sweetness
2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit
6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same Merlot at heartSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 34% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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