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Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant vs François Chidaine Les Bournais Montlouis Sur Loire

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant
2024 · Savennières-Coulée-de-Serrant, France · Chenin Blanc
€258
The steal
Dead ringer
François Chidaine Les Bournais Montlouis Sur Loire
Montlouis-sur-Loire, France · Chenin Blanc
€38 save €220

Tale of the taste

Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant François Chidaine Les Bournais Montlouis Sur Loire
Body 5 vs 5 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Chenin Blanc at heartSame earthy streakAbout 15% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €38 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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