Cheaper alternatives to Joseph Mellot Cuvée Pierre Etienne Sancerre

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

The splurge

Joseph Mellot Cuvée Pierre Etienne Sancerre

Sancerre, France · Chenin Blanc · Sauvignon Blanc

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€43

The steal

Close cousin

Hugel Riesling

Alsace, France · Riesling

Bone-dry, both of them. Same firm grip of tannin. Same fresh backbone. About 37% of the price.

€16 save €27

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• Close cousin
  Wild Willow Sauvignon Blanc

  Marlborough, New Zealand · Sauvignon Blanc

  Shared Sauvignon Blanc in the blend
  €10

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  Alceño The Sheep Reborn Sauvignon Blanc

  Murcia, Spain · Sauvignon Blanc

  Shared Sauvignon Blanc in the blend
  €7

  save €36
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