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Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Prelude a Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac vs Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Prelude a Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac
Pauillac, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€67
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe
Saint-Estèphe, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€24 save €43

Tale of the taste

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Prelude a Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 7 · +2 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 fresh backboneAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €24 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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