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Valentin Zusslin Au'rigine vs Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Valentin Zusslin Au'rigine
Alsace, France · White
€41
The steal
Close cousin
Dehesa El Carrascal Dominio del Pardinal Chardonnay
Castilla, Spain · Chardonnay
€16 save €25

Tale of the taste

Valentin Zusslin Au'rigine 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 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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