Domaine de l'Aurage Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux vs Château de Ricaud Cadillac - Côtes de Bordeaux (Premières Côtes de Bordeaux)
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Domaine de l'Aurage Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
€48
The steal
Dead ringerChâteau de Ricaud Cadillac - Côtes de Bordeaux (Premières Côtes de Bordeaux)
€19
save €29
Tale of the taste
Domaine de l'Aurage Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Château de Ricaud Cadillac - Côtes de Bordeaux (Premières Côtes de Bordeaux)
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
7 vs 7 · same
Acidity
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
5 vs 6 · +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 Merlot at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 39% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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