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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Méal Blanc vs Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Blanc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Méal Blanc
2016 · Hermitage, France · White blend
€343
The steal
Close cousin
Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Blanc
Crozes-Hermitage, France · White blend
€43 save €300

Tale of the taste

M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Méal Blanc Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Blanc
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 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

Shared Marsanne in the blendSame earthy streakAbout 12% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €43 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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