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Clos de Luz Massal 1945 Cabernet Sauvignon vs Losada El Pajaro Rojo Mencia

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Clos de Luz Massal 1945 Cabernet Sauvignon
Colchagua Valley, Chile · Cabernet Sauvignon
€23
The steal
Close cousin
Losada El Pajaro Rojo Mencia
Bierzo, Spain · Mencia
€9 save €14

Tale of the taste

Clos de Luz Massal 1945 Cabernet Sauvignon Losada El Pajaro Rojo Mencia
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothBone-dry, both of themAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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