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Château Belair-Monange Annonce Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vs Jean-Louis Trocard Château Franc La Rose Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Belair-Monange Annonce Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€56
The steal
Dead ringer
Jean-Louis Trocard Château Franc La Rose Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€22 save €34

Tale of the taste

Château Belair-Monange Annonce Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Jean-Louis Trocard Château Franc La Rose Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 8 vs 6 · 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 Merlot at heartSame Saint-Émilion Grand Cru postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €22 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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