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Vieux Château Certan La Gravette de Certan Pomerol vs Bad Boy (Mauvais Garçon) Rouge

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Vieux Château Certan La Gravette de Certan Pomerol
Pomerol, France · Merlot blend
€76
The steal
Dead ringer
Bad Boy (Mauvais Garçon) Rouge
Bordeaux, France · Merlot blend
€24 save €52

Tale of the taste

Vieux Château Certan La Gravette de Certan Pomerol Bad Boy (Mauvais Garçon) Rouge
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 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 Merlot at heartSame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €24 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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