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Château Gombaude-Guillot Pomerol vs Château Villars Fronsac

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Gombaude-Guillot Pomerol
Pomerol, France · Merlot blend
€50
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Villars Fronsac
Fronsac, France · Red blend
€19 save €31

Tale of the taste

Château Gombaude-Guillot Pomerol Château Villars Fronsac
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
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

Shared Cabernet Franc in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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