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Arnaud Baillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Referts' vs Domaine Leflaive Mâcon-Verzé

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Arnaud Baillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Referts'
2022 · Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Referts', France · White blend
€209
The steal
Dead ringer
Domaine Leflaive Mâcon-Verzé
Mâcon-Villages, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€53 save €156

Tale of the taste

Arnaud Baillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Referts' Domaine Leflaive Mâcon-Verzé
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 8 vs 7 · 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

Shared Aligoté in the blendBone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninAbout 25% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €53 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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