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Château Louis Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vs Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Louis Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€44
The steal
Dead ringer
Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Lussac-Saint-Émilion, France · Merlot blend
€16 save €28

Tale of the taste

Château Louis Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Merlot at heartSame firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodyAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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