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Château du Tertre Les Hauts du Tertre Margaux vs Château Malbec Bordeaux

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château du Tertre Les Hauts du Tertre Margaux
Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€39
The steal
Close cousin
Château Malbec Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€13 save €26

Tale of the taste

Château du Tertre Les Hauts du Tertre Margaux Château Malbec Bordeaux
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Franc in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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