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Luca Chardonnay (G Lot) vs Les Mougeottes Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Luca Chardonnay (G Lot)
Tupungato, Argentina · Chardonnay
€24
The steal
Close cousin
Les Mougeottes Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay
Pays d'Oc, France · Grenache Blanc · Bourboulenc
€8 save €16

Tale of the taste

Luca Chardonnay (G Lot) Les Mougeottes Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame fresh backboneAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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