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Château Clarke Le Merle Blanc de Château Clarke Bordeaux Blanc vs Wild Willow Sauvignon Blanc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Clarke Le Merle Blanc de Château Clarke Bordeaux Blanc
Bordeaux, France · White blend
€31
The steal
Close cousin
Wild Willow Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand · Sauvignon Blanc
€10 save €21

Tale of the taste

Château Clarke Le Merle Blanc de Château Clarke Bordeaux Blanc Wild Willow Sauvignon Blanc
Body 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 8 · 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

Shared Sauvignon Blanc in the blendSame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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