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Philippe Pacalet Échézeaux Grand Cru vs Joseph Drouhin Chorey-Les-Beaune

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Philippe Pacalet Échézeaux Grand Cru
2019 · Échezeaux Grand Cru, France · Pinot Noir
€741
The steal
Dead ringer
Joseph Drouhin Chorey-Les-Beaune
Chorey-lès-Beaune, France · Pinot Noir
€38 save €703

Tale of the taste

Philippe Pacalet Échézeaux Grand Cru Joseph Drouhin Chorey-Les-Beaune
Body 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Pinot Noir at heartSame red-fruit crunchA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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