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Château Le Coteau Margaux vs Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Le Coteau Margaux
Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€38
The steal
Close cousin
Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot
California, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€15 save €23

Tale of the taste

Château Le Coteau Margaux Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon Lot
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 8 · +3 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 €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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