Château d'Yquem Y vs Château Lamothe-Bergeron Cuvée Maxence Bordeaux Blanc Sec
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Château d'Yquem Y
€743
Tale of the taste
Château d'Yquem Y
Château Lamothe-Bergeron Cuvée Maxence Bordeaux Blanc Sec
Body
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness
5 vs 4 · 1 less 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 Muscadelle in the blendSame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninA rounding error of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €22 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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