Château Pichon Baron Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Prelude a Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Château Pichon Baron Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé)
€403
Tale of the taste
Château Pichon Baron Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé)
Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Prelude a Grand-Puy Ducasse Pauillac
Body
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
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 Pauillac postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 17% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €67 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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