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Château le Puy Rose-Marie vs Chateau Contier A de Château Contier Bordeaux

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château le Puy Rose-Marie
Blaye - Côtes de Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€58
The steal
Dead ringer
Chateau Contier A de Château Contier Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€10 save €48

Tale of the taste

Château le Puy Rose-Marie Chateau Contier A de Château Contier Bordeaux
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 3 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Merlot at heartSame fruit-first attitudeSame fresh backboneAbout 17% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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