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Maria Carmen Chardonnay vs Hensel Höhenflug Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Maria Carmen Chardonnay
Mendoza, Argentina · Chardonnay
€55
The steal
Close cousin
Hensel Höhenflug Chardonnay
Pfalz, Germany · Chardonnay
€19 save €36

Tale of the taste

Maria Carmen Chardonnay Hensel Höhenflug Chardonnay
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Chardonnay at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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