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Louis Jadot Meursault vs Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Louis Jadot Meursault
Meursault, France · White blend
€73
The steal
Close cousin
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
Western Cape, South Africa · Chardonnay
€14 save €59

Tale of the taste

Louis Jadot Meursault Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Chardonnay (Barrel Fermented)
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Chardonnay in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 18% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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