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Château Lauduc D:Vin vs Tridente Gota de Arena

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Lauduc D:Vin
Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€21
Tridente Gota de Arena
Castilla y León, Spain · Tempranillo
€7 save €14

Tale of the taste

Château Lauduc D:Vin Tridente Gota de Arena
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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