Cheaper alternatives to Capensis Chardonnay

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

The splurge

Capensis Chardonnay

Western Cape, South Africa · Chardonnay

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€94

The steal

Dead ringer

Babylonstoren Chardonnay

Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa · Chardonnay

Same Chardonnay at heart. Vanilla oak on both. About 35% of the price.

€33 save €61

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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 €80
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• Dead ringer
  Jordan Wines Nine Yards Chardonnay

  Stellenbosch, South Africa · Chardonnay

  Same Chardonnay at heart
  €38

  save €56
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