Cheaper alternatives to Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay

Stellenbosch, South Africa · Chardonnay

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€48

The steal

Same neighbourhood

Château Guiraud Le G de Guiraud Bordeaux Blanc Sec

Bordeaux, France · White blend

Same full-throttle body. Bone-dry, both of them. Same firm grip of tannin. About 40% of the price.

€19 save €29

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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

• Dead ringer
  Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)

  Western Cape, South Africa · Chardonnay

  Same Chardonnay at heart
  €14

  save €34
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• Close cousin
  Hazel & Axe Chardonnay

  California, USA · Chardonnay

  Same Chardonnay at heart
  €17

  save €31
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