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Château Montrose Tertio de Montrose Saint-Estèphe vs Casa Castillo Monastrell

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Montrose Tertio de Montrose Saint-Estèphe
Saint-Estèphe, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€28
The steal
Close cousin
Casa Castillo Monastrell
Jumilla, Spain · Mourvedre
€9 save €19

Tale of the taste

Château Montrose Tertio de Montrose Saint-Estèphe Casa Castillo Monastrell
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same dark-fruit coreSame firm grip of tanninAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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