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Jean Chartron Puligny-Montrachet vs Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Jean Chartron Puligny-Montrachet
2024 · Puligny-Montrachet, France · White blend
€102
The steal
Close cousin
Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé
Viré-Clessé, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€34 save €68

Tale of the taste

Jean Chartron Puligny-Montrachet Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé
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 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · 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 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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