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Château Destieux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Cap de Faugères Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Destieux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€57
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Cap de Faugères Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€21 save €36

Tale of the taste

Château Destieux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) Château Cap de Faugères Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +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 Merlot at heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €21 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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