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Château Magnan La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vs 19 Crimes The Banished Dark Red

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Magnan La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€27
The steal
Close cousin
19 Crimes The Banished Dark Red
South Eastern Australia, Australia · Red blend
€10 save €17

Tale of the taste

Château Magnan La Gaffelière Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 19 Crimes The Banished Dark Red
Body 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 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 blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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