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Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé vs De Muller Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé
Viré-Clessé, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€34
The steal
Close cousin
De Muller Chardonnay
Tarragona, Spain · Chardonnay
€10 save €24

Tale of the taste

Thevenet Quintaine Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Viré-Clessé De Muller Chardonnay
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 4 · 2 less 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 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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