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Château Chantelune Margaux vs Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Chantelune Margaux
Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€33
The steal
Close cousin
Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors
Cahors, France · Malbec
€13 save €20

Tale of the taste

Château Chantelune Margaux Château de Rouffiac L’Ephémère Cahors
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 2 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 6 · 3 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Malbec in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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