Emil Bauer & Söhne Insomnia Sauvignon Blanc vs Le Grand Noir Chardonnay
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Emil Bauer & Söhne Insomnia Sauvignon Blanc
€22
Tale of the taste
Emil Bauer & Söhne Insomnia Sauvignon Blanc
Le Grand Noir Chardonnay
Body
5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
9 vs 6 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Bone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 36% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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