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Bernard Defaix Bourgogne Chardonnay vs Jean Leon Chardonnay Penedès 3055

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bernard Defaix Bourgogne Chardonnay
Burgundy, France · Chardonnay
€34
The steal
Close cousin
Jean Leon Chardonnay Penedès 3055
Penedès, Spain · Chardonnay
€12 save €22

Tale of the taste

Bernard Defaix Bourgogne Chardonnay Jean Leon Chardonnay Penedès 3055
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +2 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Chardonnay at heartSame orchard-fruit biteAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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