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Château de Santenay Les Puillets Mercurey Premier Cru vs Domaine de Majas Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château de Santenay Les Puillets Mercurey Premier Cru
Mercurey Premier Cru, France · Pinot Noir
€39
The steal
Close cousin
Domaine de Majas Rouge
Côtes Catalanes, France · Red blend
€14 save €25

Tale of the taste

Château de Santenay Les Puillets Mercurey Premier Cru Domaine de Majas Rouge
Body 4 vs 7 · +3 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchSame fresh backboneAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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