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François Chidaine Les Bournais Montlouis Sur Loire vs False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
François Chidaine Les Bournais Montlouis Sur Loire
Montlouis-sur-Loire, France · Chenin Blanc
€38
The steal
Close cousin
False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc
Stellenbosch, South Africa · Chenin Blanc
€7 save €31

Tale of the taste

François Chidaine Les Bournais Montlouis Sur Loire False Bay Slow Chenin Blanc
Body 5 vs 5 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 10 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Chenin Blanc at heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 18% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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