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Château Les Ormes Sorbet Médoc vs Domaine Lafage Authentique Côtes du Roussillon Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Les Ormes Sorbet Médoc
Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€32
The steal
Close cousin
Domaine Lafage Authentique Côtes du Roussillon Rouge
Côtes du Roussillon, France · Red blend
€12 save €20

Tale of the taste

Château Les Ormes Sorbet Médoc Domaine Lafage Authentique Côtes du Roussillon Rouge
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +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 dark-fruit coreSame full-throttle bodyAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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