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Château Magrez Fombrauge Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vs Vieux Château des Moines Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Magrez Fombrauge Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
2005 · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€300
The steal
Dead ringer
Vieux Château des Moines Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
2012 · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€29 save €271

Tale of the taste

Château Magrez Fombrauge Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Vieux Château des Moines Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
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 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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 10% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €29 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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