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Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Haut-Bages Libéral Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé)
2009 · Pauillac, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€355
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Haut-Bages Libéral Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé)
Pauillac, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€52 save €303

Tale of the taste

Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé) Château Haut-Bages Libéral Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé)
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · 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 postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 15% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €52 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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