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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Gloria Saint-Julien

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé)
2009 · Saint-Julien, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€470
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Gloria Saint-Julien
Saint-Julien, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€54 save €416

Tale of the taste

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé) Château Gloria Saint-Julien
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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 Saint-Julien postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 11% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €54 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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