← Back to dupes

Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Champgains' Blanc vs Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Champgains' Blanc
2022 · Chassagne-Montrachet, France · White blend
€135
The steal
Close cousin
Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé
Viré-Clessé, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€34 save €101

Tale of the taste

Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Champgains' Blanc Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
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 firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodyAbout 25% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

Prices are indicative — the retailer always has the last word.

Still want the splurge?

No judgment. Check prices for Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Champgains' Blanc: Wine-Searcher · Vivino · Google Shopping

Price looks off?

Tell us and we will check it by hand.