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Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot vs Château du Lort Bordeaux Supérieur

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot
Mallorca, Spain · Merlot
€40
The steal
Close cousin
Château du Lort Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux Supérieur, France · Merlot blend
€14 save €26

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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