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Château Bellevue-Mondotte Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vs Château Chauvin Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Bellevue-Mondotte Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
2015 · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€181
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Chauvin Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€46 save €135

Tale of the taste

Château Bellevue-Mondotte Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Château Chauvin Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 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 dark-fruit coreAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €46 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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