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Château Tayac Margaux vs Château Tour du Haut Moulin Haut-Médoc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Château Tayac Margaux
Margaux, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€33
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Tour du Haut Moulin Haut-Médoc
Haut-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€8 save €25

Tale of the taste

Château Tayac Margaux Château Tour du Haut Moulin Haut-Médoc
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal

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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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