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Clos Puy Arnaud Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux vs Château Combel La Serre Le Pur Fruit du Causse Cahors

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Clos Puy Arnaud Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€33
The steal
Close cousin
Château Combel La Serre Le Pur Fruit du Causse Cahors
Cahors, France · Malbec
€12 save €21

Tale of the taste

Clos Puy Arnaud Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux Château Combel La Serre Le Pur Fruit du Causse Cahors
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Malbec in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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