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Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet vs Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Fuissé Bois de la Croix

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet
2024 · Puligny-Montrachet, France · White blend
€110
The steal
Close cousin
Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Fuissé Bois de la Croix
Mâcon-Fuissé, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€33 save €77

Tale of the taste

Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Fuissé Bois de la Croix
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 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Aligoté in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 30% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €33 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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