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Château Gruaud Larose Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien vs Pinord Chateldon Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Gruaud Larose Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien
Saint-Julien, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€31
The steal
Close cousin
Pinord Chateldon Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Penedès, Spain · Cabernet Sauvignon
€12 save €19

Tale of the taste

Château Gruaud Larose Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien Pinord Chateldon Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 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 heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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