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Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Combettes' vs Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Combettes'
2022 · Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Combettes', France · White blend
€347
The steal
Close cousin
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa · Chardonnay
€50 save €297

Tale of the taste

Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Combettes' Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · 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 blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €50 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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