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Muratie Family Reserve Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon vs Château Sociando-Mallet La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Muratie Family Reserve Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Cabernet Sauvignon
€44
The steal
Close cousin
Château Sociando-Mallet La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc
Haut-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€16 save €28

Tale of the taste

Muratie Family Reserve Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon Château Sociando-Mallet La Demoiselle de Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 7 · 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

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame dark-fruit coreAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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