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Domaine Bruno Clair Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru vs Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine Bruno Clair Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
2023 · Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, France · White blend
€264
The steal
Close cousin
Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé
Viré-Clessé, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€34 save €230

Tale of the taste

Domaine Bruno Clair Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé
Body 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Aligoté in the blendSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 13% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €34 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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