Château Ripeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) vs Château Villars Fronsac
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Château Ripeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
€48
Tale of the taste
Château Ripeau Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Château Villars Fronsac
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
7 vs 5 · 2 less 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 blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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