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Mount Mary Quintet vs Vignobles Lassagne Le Repaire Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Mount Mary Quintet
2016 · Yarra Valley, Australia · Red blend
€113
The steal
Close cousin
Vignobles Lassagne Le Repaire Rouge
Saint-Émilion, France · Merlot blend
€18 save €95

Tale of the taste

Mount Mary Quintet Vignobles Lassagne Le Repaire Rouge
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · 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

Shared Cabernet Franc in the blendSame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 16% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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