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Chateau Palmer Grand Vin de Château Palmer (Grand Cru Classé) vs Château du Tertre Les Hauts du Tertre Margaux

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Chateau Palmer Grand Vin de Château Palmer (Grand Cru Classé)
2009 · Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€389
The steal
Dead ringer
Château du Tertre Les Hauts du Tertre Margaux
Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€39 save €350

Tale of the taste

Chateau Palmer Grand Vin de Château Palmer (Grand Cru Classé) Château du Tertre Les Hauts du Tertre Margaux
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +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 postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 10% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €39 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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