Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot vs Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot
€40
Tale of the taste
Castell Miquel Stairway To Heaven Merlot
Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Acidity
4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness
2 vs 4 · +2 on the steal
Fruit
6 vs 6 · same
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 bodySame fruit-first attitudeAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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