Château Fleur Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) vs Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Château Fleur Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
€49
Tale of the taste
Château Fleur Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Body
9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 7 · same
Acidity
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 4 · 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
Same Merlot at heartSame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 33% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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