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Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan vs Château Malmaison Moulis-en-Médoc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan
Pessac-Léognan, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€56
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Malmaison Moulis-en-Médoc
Moulis-en-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€22 save €34

Tale of the taste

Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan Château Malmaison Moulis-en-Médoc
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · 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 dark-fruit coreAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €22 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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