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Château Fleur Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) vs Jean-Pierre Moueix Saint-Émilion

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Fleur Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€49
The steal
Dead ringer
Jean-Pierre Moueix Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion, France · Merlot blend
€18 save €31

Tale of the taste

Château Fleur Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) Jean-Pierre Moueix Saint-Émilion
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
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 Merlot at heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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