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Robert-Denogent Les Sardines Mâcon-Villages vs Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Robert-Denogent Les Sardines Mâcon-Villages
Mâcon-Villages, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€49
The steal
Close cousin
Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
Castilla, Spain · Chardonnay
€16 save €33

Tale of the taste

Robert-Denogent Les Sardines Mâcon-Villages Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 2 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Chardonnay in the blendSame fruit-first attitudeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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