Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot vs Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot
€55
Tale of the taste
Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot
Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
4 vs 7 · +3 on the steal
Acidity
4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 4 · same
Fruit
7 vs 6 · 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 Merlot at heartSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 29% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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