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Pierre André Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru vs Babylonstoren Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Pierre André Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
2020 · Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, France · White blend
€269
The steal
Close cousin
Babylonstoren Chardonnay
Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa · Chardonnay
€33 save €236

Tale of the taste

Pierre André Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Babylonstoren Chardonnay
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Chardonnay in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 12% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €33 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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