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Donum Reserve Chardonnay vs Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Donum Reserve Chardonnay
2021 · Los Carneros, USA · Chardonnay
€129
The steal
Close cousin
Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Chardonnay
€48 save €81

Tale of the taste

Donum Reserve Chardonnay Bartinney Hourglass Chardonnay
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
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

Same Chardonnay at heartBone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €48 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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