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Château Nairac Barsac (Grand Cru Classé) vs Plaimont Saint-Albert Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Nairac Barsac (Grand Cru Classé)
2010 · Barsac, France · Sémillon blend
€54
The steal
Close cousin
Plaimont Saint-Albert Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, France · Dessert
€21 save €33

Tale of the taste

Château Nairac Barsac (Grand Cru Classé) Plaimont Saint-Albert Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 6 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness 10 vs 10 · same
Fruit 7 vs 10 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same earthy streakSame sweet streakAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €21 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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