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Château Haut-Bages Libéral Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Lamothe-Cissac Haut-Médoc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Haut-Bages Libéral Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé)
Pauillac, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€52
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Lamothe-Cissac Haut-Médoc
Haut-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€18 save €34

Tale of the taste

Château Haut-Bages Libéral Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé) Château Lamothe-Cissac Haut-Médoc
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
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 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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