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Roland Lavantureux Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru vs Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Roland Lavantureux Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru
Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume', France · Chardonnay
€44
The steal
Close cousin
Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
Castilla, Spain · Chardonnay
€16 save €28

Tale of the taste

Roland Lavantureux Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 2 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Chardonnay at heartSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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