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Château Potensac Chapelle de Potensac Médoc vs Château du Lort Bordeaux Supérieur

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Potensac Chapelle de Potensac Médoc
Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€37
The steal
Close cousin
Château du Lort Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux Supérieur, France · Merlot blend
€14 save €23

Tale of the taste

Château Potensac Chapelle de Potensac Médoc Château du Lort Bordeaux Supérieur
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Franc in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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