Pulenta Estate Gran Cabernet Franc (XI) vs Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Red
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Pulenta Estate Gran Cabernet Franc (XI)
€40
Tale of the taste
Pulenta Estate Gran Cabernet Franc (XI)
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Red
Body
6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness
4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit
4 vs 5 · +1 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 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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