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Château Climens Barsac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes (Premier Grand Cru Classé)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Climens Barsac (Premier Grand Cru Classé)
2001 · Barsac, France · Sémillon blend
€373
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes (Premier Grand Cru Classé)
Sauternes, France · Sémillon blend
€57 save €316

Tale of the taste

Château Climens Barsac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes (Premier Grand Cru Classé)
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 10 vs 10 · same
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Sémillon at heartSame earthy streakAbout 15% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €57 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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