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Hubert Lamy Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Haute Densité vs Henri Pion Racines Croisées Pernand-Vergelesses

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Hubert Lamy Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Haute Densité
2021 · Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, France · White blend
€7472
The steal
Close cousin
Henri Pion Racines Croisées Pernand-Vergelesses
Pernand-Vergelesses, France · White blend
€45 save €7427

Tale of the taste

Hubert Lamy Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Haute Densité Henri Pion Racines Croisées Pernand-Vergelesses
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 3 vs 8 · +5 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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €45 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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