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Chateau Palmer Grand Vin de Château Palmer (Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Prieuré-Lichine Margaux (Grand Cru Classé)

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 Prieuré-Lichine Margaux (Grand Cru Classé)
Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€51 save €338

Tale of the taste

Chateau Palmer Grand Vin de Château Palmer (Grand Cru Classé) Château Prieuré-Lichine Margaux (Grand Cru Classé)
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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 13% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €51 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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