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Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon vs Clos du Roy Fronsac

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon
McLaren Vale, Australia · Cabernet Sauvignon
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Clos du Roy Fronsac
Fronsac, France · Red blend
€19 save €31

Tale of the taste

Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon Clos du Roy Fronsac
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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