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Château Duhart-Milon Moulin de Duhart Pauillac vs Guado al Melo Rute Bolgheri

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Duhart-Milon Moulin de Duhart Pauillac
Pauillac, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Guado al Melo Rute Bolgheri
Bolgheri, Italy · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€19 save €31

Tale of the taste

Château Duhart-Milon Moulin de Duhart Pauillac Guado al Melo Rute Bolgheri
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less 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 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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