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J.A. Ferret Les Menétrieres Pouilly-Fuissé (Cuvée Hors-Classe) vs Guillemot-Michel Quintaine Viré-Clessé

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
J.A. Ferret Les Menétrieres Pouilly-Fuissé (Cuvée Hors-Classe)
2022 · Pouilly-Fuissé, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€103
The steal
Close cousin
Guillemot-Michel Quintaine Viré-Clessé
Viré-Clessé, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€34 save €69

Tale of the taste

J.A. Ferret Les Menétrieres Pouilly-Fuissé (Cuvée Hors-Classe) Guillemot-Michel Quintaine Viré-Clessé
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 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 tanninAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €34 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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