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Château Montrose Tertio de Montrose Saint-Estèphe vs Volver Tarima 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
Volver Tarima Monastrell
Alicante, Spain · Mourvedre
€7 save €21

Tale of the taste

Château Montrose Tertio de Montrose Saint-Estèphe Volver Tarima 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 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 firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeAbout 23% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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