← Back to dupes

Château Olivier Le Dauphin d'Olivier Pessac-Léognan vs Alceño TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Olivier Le Dauphin d'Olivier Pessac-Léognan
Pessac-Léognan, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€25
The steal
Close cousin
Alceño TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell
Jumilla, Spain · Mourvedre
€10 save €15

Tale of the taste

Château Olivier Le Dauphin d'Olivier Pessac-Léognan Alceño TW 12 (Twelve) Monastrell
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +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

Vanilla oak on bothSame firm grip of tanninAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

Prices are indicative — the retailer always has the last word.

Still want the splurge?

No judgment. Check prices for Château Olivier Le Dauphin d'Olivier Pessac-Léognan: Wine-Searcher · Vivino · Google Shopping

Price looks off?

Tell us and we will check it by hand.