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Joseph Drouhin Meursault Genevrières Premier Cru vs Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Joseph Drouhin Meursault Genevrières Premier Cru
2019 · Meursault 1er Cru 'Genevrières', France · White blend
€172
The steal
Close cousin
Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé
Viré-Clessé, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€34 save €138

Tale of the taste

Joseph Drouhin Meursault Genevrières Premier Cru Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Aligoté in the blendBone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninAbout 20% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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