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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de Beaucaillou Saint-Julien vs Château Malmaison Moulis-en-Médoc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de Beaucaillou Saint-Julien
Saint-Julien, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€60
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Malmaison Moulis-en-Médoc
Moulis-en-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€22 save €38

Tale of the taste

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de Beaucaillou Saint-Julien Château Malmaison Moulis-en-Médoc
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €22 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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