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Castelfeder Burgum Novum Chardonnay Riserva vs Dumanet Réserve Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Castelfeder Burgum Novum Chardonnay Riserva
Südtirol - Alto Adige, Italy · White blend
€36
The steal
Close cousin
Dumanet Réserve Chardonnay
Pays d'Oc, France · Grenache Blanc · Bourboulenc
€9 save €27

Tale of the taste

Castelfeder Burgum Novum Chardonnay Riserva Dumanet Réserve Chardonnay
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 3 vs 2 · 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

Vanilla oak on bothSame firm grip of tanninAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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