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Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Blanc vs Château Roc Meynard Grande Cuvée Bordeaux Blanc Sec

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Blanc
2005 · Pessac-Léognan, France · White blend
€100
The steal
Close cousin
Château Roc Meynard Grande Cuvée Bordeaux Blanc Sec
Bordeaux Sec, France · White blend
€19 save €81

Tale of the taste

Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Blanc Château Roc Meynard Grande Cuvée Bordeaux Blanc Sec
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Muscadelle in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 19% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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