Château Magrez Fombrauge Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vs Château Chauvin Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Château Magrez Fombrauge Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
€300
Tale of the taste
Château Magrez Fombrauge Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Château Chauvin Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Body
9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 7 · same
Acidity
7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
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 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru postcodeSame dark-fruit coreAbout 15% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €46 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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