Billaud-Simon Chablis Tête d'Or vs Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Billaud-Simon Chablis Tête d'Or
€40
Tale of the taste
Billaud-Simon Chablis Tête d'Or
Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
Body
6 vs 6 · same
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 2 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit
8 vs 8 · same
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same Chardonnay at heartSame fruit-first attitudeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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