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Cortes do Tua Soulmate Grande Reserva Branco vs Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cortes do Tua Soulmate Grande Reserva Branco
Douro, Portugal · White blend
€43
The steal
Close cousin
Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
Castilla, Spain · Chardonnay
€16 save €27

Tale of the taste

Cortes do Tua Soulmate Grande Reserva Branco Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
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 2 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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