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Château Louis Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vs Marco Abella Loidana

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Louis Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€44
The steal
Close cousin
Marco Abella Loidana
Priorat, Spain · Red blend
€15 save €29

Tale of the taste

Château Louis Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Marco Abella Loidana
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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