Château Branaire-Ducru Duluc de Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien (Chateau Duluc) vs Château La Cardonne Médoc
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Château Branaire-Ducru Duluc de Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien (Chateau Duluc)
€75
Tale of the taste
Château Branaire-Ducru Duluc de Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien (Chateau Duluc)
Château La Cardonne Médoc
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
8 vs 8 · same
Acidity
8 vs 8 · 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 Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 36% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €28 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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