Cheaper alternatives to Ayala Brut Majeur Champagne

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

Ayala Brut Majeur Champagne

Champagne, France · Champagne blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€40

The steal

Dead ringer

Lacheteau Crémant de Loire Brut

Crémant de Loire, France · Sparkling blend

Shared Chardonnay in the blend. Same traditional method. Bone-dry, both of them. About 35% of the price.

€14 save €26

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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

• Dead ringer
  Sieur d'Arques Aimery Crémant de Limoux Grande Cuvée 1531

  Crémant de Limoux, France · Sparkling blend

  Shared Chardonnay in the blend
  €12

  save €28
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• Dead ringer
  Domaine J. Laurens Les Graimenous Crémant de Limoux Brut

  Crémant de Limoux, France · Sparkling blend

  Shared Chardonnay in the blend
  €12

  save €28
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