Tyrrell's Vat 1 Sémillon vs Hannes Sabathi CA 66 Chardonnay
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Tyrrell's Vat 1 Sémillon
€45
Tale of the taste
Tyrrell's Vat 1 Sémillon
Hannes Sabathi CA 66 Chardonnay
Body
6 vs 6 · same
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
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
Same fruit-first attitudeSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 35% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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