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Gere Solus Merlot vs Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gere Solus Merlot
Villány, Hungary · Merlot
€56
The steal
Close cousin
Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Lussac-Saint-Émilion, France · Merlot blend
€16 save €40

Tale of the taste

Gere Solus Merlot Vignobles Gabriel & Co Le Chant du Loriot
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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 bodySame fresh backboneAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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