Château d'Yquem Sauternes d'Yquem vs Château Doisy-Vedrines-Olivier Castéja Sauternes (Grand Cru Classé)
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Château d'Yquem Sauternes d'Yquem
€284
The steal
Dead ringerChâteau Doisy-Vedrines-Olivier Castéja Sauternes (Grand Cru Classé)
€45
save €239
Tale of the taste
Château d'Yquem Sauternes d'Yquem
Château Doisy-Vedrines-Olivier Castéja Sauternes (Grand Cru Classé)
Body
9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness
9 vs 10 · +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
Same Sémillon at heartSame Sauternes postcodeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 16% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €45 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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