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Domaine Jaeger-Defaix Les Cloux Rully Premier Cru vs Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine Jaeger-Defaix Les Cloux Rully Premier Cru
Rully Premier Cru, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€60
The steal
Close cousin
Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay
Languedoc-Roussillon, France · Grenache Blanc · Bourboulenc
€14 save €46

Tale of the taste

Domaine Jaeger-Defaix Les Cloux Rully Premier Cru Domaine Lafage Novellum Chardonnay
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 23% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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