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Penfolds Quantum Bin 98 California Collection Cabernet Sauvignon vs Château Martinho Listrac-Médoc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Penfolds Quantum Bin 98 California Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 · Napa Valley, USA · Cabernet Sauvignon
€713
The steal
Dead ringer
Château Martinho Listrac-Médoc
2010 · Listrac-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€31 save €682

Tale of the taste

Penfolds Quantum Bin 98 California Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Château Martinho Listrac-Médoc
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
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 Cabernet Sauvignon at heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €31 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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