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Domaine Leflaive Esprit Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 'Sur la Roche' vs Bernard Defaix Bourgogne Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine Leflaive Esprit Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 'Sur la Roche'
2023 · Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€119
The steal
Dead ringer
Bernard Defaix Bourgogne Chardonnay
Burgundy, France · Chardonnay
€34 save €85

Tale of the taste

Domaine Leflaive Esprit Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru 'Sur la Roche' Bernard Defaix Bourgogne Chardonnay
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 2 · same
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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 fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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