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Salzl Seewinkelhof Premium Cabernet Franc vs Château la Dournie Cabanette

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Salzl Seewinkelhof Premium Cabernet Franc
Burgenland, Austria · Red
€43
The steal
Close cousin
Château la Dournie Cabanette
Saint-Chinian, France · Red blend
€12 save €31

Tale of the taste

Salzl Seewinkelhof Premium Cabernet Franc Château la Dournie Cabanette
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 3 vs 6 · +3 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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