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Domaine des Comtes Lafon Montrachet Grand Cru vs Henri Pion Racines Croisées Pernand-Vergelesses

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine des Comtes Lafon Montrachet Grand Cru
2009 · Montrachet Grand Cru, France · White blend
€4176
The steal
Close cousin
Henri Pion Racines Croisées Pernand-Vergelesses
Pernand-Vergelesses, France · White blend
€45 save €4131

Tale of the taste

Domaine des Comtes Lafon Montrachet Grand Cru Henri Pion Racines Croisées Pernand-Vergelesses
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €45 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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