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Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Le Coteau Margaux

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé)
1996 · Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€2756
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Le Coteau Margaux
Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€38 save €2718

Tale of the taste

Château Margaux (Premier Grand Cru Classé) Château Le Coteau Margaux
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame Margaux postcodeSame fresh backboneA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €38 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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