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Château Belair-Monange Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Fonroque Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Belair-Monange Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé)
2010 · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€309
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Fonroque Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€63 save €246

Tale of the taste

Château Belair-Monange Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) Château Fonroque Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
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 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 20% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €63 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

Prices are indicative — the retailer always has the last word.

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