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Château Boyd-Cantenac Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) vs Bad Boy (Mauvais Garçon) Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Boyd-Cantenac Margaux (Grand Cru Classé)
Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€60
The steal
Dead ringer
Bad Boy (Mauvais Garçon) Rouge
Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€24 save €36

Tale of the taste

Château Boyd-Cantenac Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) Bad Boy (Mauvais Garçon) Rouge
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
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

Shared Cabernet Franc in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €24 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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