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Montecillo Viña Monty Reserva Blanco vs Comte de Morlieres Réserve Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Montecillo Viña Monty Reserva Blanco
Rioja, Spain · Viura
€35
Comte de Morlieres Réserve Chardonnay
Languedoc, France · Grenache Blanc · Bourboulenc
€8 save €27

Tale of the taste

Montecillo Viña Monty Reserva Blanco Comte de Morlieres Réserve Chardonnay
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 0 · 5 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame firm grip of tanninAbout 24% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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