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Château Cap d’Or Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion vs Domaine Lafage Nicolas Vieilles Vignes Grenache Noir

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Cap d’Or Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion
Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, France · Merlot blend
€32
The steal
Close cousin
Domaine Lafage Nicolas Vieilles Vignes Grenache Noir
Côtes Catalanes, France · Grenache
€11 save €21

Tale of the taste

Château Cap d’Or Saint-Georges Saint-Émilion Domaine Lafage Nicolas Vieilles Vignes Grenache Noir
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same dark-fruit coreBone-dry, both of themAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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