Gere Solus Merlot vs Château Cap de Faugères Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Gere Solus Merlot
€56
Tale of the taste
Gere Solus Merlot
Château Cap de Faugères Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Acidity
6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit
6 vs 8 · +2 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 38% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €21 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
Wine-Searcher compares merchants worldwide
Check prices →
Vivino community prices & ratings
Check prices →
Google Shopping local shops near you
Check prices →
Prices are indicative — the retailer always has the last word.
More dupes from this family
Still want the splurge?
No judgment. Check prices for Gere Solus Merlot: Wine-Searcher · Vivino · Google Shopping