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Morgenster Estate Lourens River Valley vs Château Tour du Haut Moulin Haut-Médoc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Morgenster Estate Lourens River Valley
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Red blend
€24
The steal
Close cousin
Château Tour du Haut Moulin Haut-Médoc
Haut-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€8 save €16

Tale of the taste

Morgenster Estate Lourens River Valley Château Tour du Haut Moulin Haut-Médoc
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 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

Shared Cabernet Franc in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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