Château Maillet Pomerol vs Clos du Roy Fronsac
Tale of the tape.
Tale of the taste
Château Maillet Pomerol
Clos du Roy Fronsac
Body
9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
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
Shared Cabernet Franc in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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