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Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay vs Le Grand Noir Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay
Washington, USA · Chardonnay
€22
The steal
Close cousin
Le Grand Noir Chardonnay
Pays d'Oc, France · Grenache Blanc · Bourboulenc
€8 save €14

Tale of the taste

Charles Smith Eve Chardonnay Le Grand Noir Chardonnay
Body 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same orchard-fruit biteSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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