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Vincent Girardin Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Blanc vs Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Fuissé Bois de la Croix

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Vincent Girardin Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Blanc
2016 · Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, France · White blend
€550
The steal
Close cousin
Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Fuissé Bois de la Croix
Mâcon-Fuissé, France · Chardonnay · Aligoté
€33 save €517

Tale of the taste

Vincent Girardin Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Blanc Jules Desjourneys Mâcon-Fuissé Bois de la Croix
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 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

Shared Aligoté in the blendSame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €33 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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