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Chateau Tauzinat l'Hermitage Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vs Pagos de Aráiz Crianza

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Chateau Tauzinat l'Hermitage Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France · Merlot blend
€30
The steal
Close cousin
Pagos de Aráiz Crianza
Navarra, Spain · Grenache · Tempranillo
€11 save €19

Tale of the taste

Chateau Tauzinat l'Hermitage Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Pagos de Aráiz Crianza
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
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

Vanilla oak on bothSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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