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Cos d'Estournel Pagodes de Cos vs Château Sociando-Mallet La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cos d'Estournel Pagodes de Cos
Saint-Estèphe, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€55
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Sociando-Mallet La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc
Haut-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€16 save €39

Tale of the taste

Cos d'Estournel Pagodes de Cos Château Sociando-Mallet La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet 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 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

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame dark-fruit coreAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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