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Château Clerc Milon Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac vs Château Villars Fronsac

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Clerc Milon Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac
Pauillac, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€47
The steal
Close cousin
Château Villars Fronsac
Fronsac, France · Red blend
€19 save €28

Tale of the taste

Château Clerc Milon Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac Château Villars Fronsac
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 5 · 2 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 Cabernet Franc in the blendSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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