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Domaine Berthelemot Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru vs Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Premier Cru 'Les Lys'

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine Berthelemot Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
2023 · Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, France · White blend
€200
The steal
Close cousin
Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Premier Cru 'Les Lys'
Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys', France · Chardonnay
€54 save €146

Tale of the taste

Domaine Berthelemot Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Premier Cru 'Les Lys'
Body 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 3 vs 6 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Chardonnay in the blendSame earthy streakAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €54 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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