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Château le Puy Duc des Nauves Côtes de Bordeaux vs Château Combel La Serre Le Pur Fruit du Causse Cahors

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château le Puy Duc des Nauves Côtes de Bordeaux
Côtes de Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€31
The steal
Close cousin
Château Combel La Serre Le Pur Fruit du Causse Cahors
Cahors, France · Malbec
€12 save €19

Tale of the taste

Château le Puy Duc des Nauves Côtes de Bordeaux Château Combel La Serre Le Pur Fruit du Causse Cahors
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 9 · +4 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Malbec in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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