Vincent Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Quintessence vs Maison Michael Shaps Bourgogne Côte d’Or Les Chazots Chardonnay
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Vincent Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Quintessence
€271
Tale of the taste
Vincent Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Quintessence
Maison Michael Shaps Bourgogne Côte d’Or Les Chazots Chardonnay
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 2 · 1 less on the steal
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
Shared Chardonnay in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeAbout 16% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €43 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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