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

BodyAciditySweetnessFruit

€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 Sep 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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• Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut Champagne€603 → €49
• Drappier Pinot Noir Brut Nature Champagne€51 → €20
• Palmer & Co. Brut Réserve Champagne€45 → €14
• Bollinger Rosé Brut Champagne€85 → €24
• Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Extra Brut Champagne€50 → €20
• Jacquart Mosaïque Brut Champagne€40 → €14
• Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Blue Top Brut Champagne€37 → €14
• Taittinger Prestige Rosé Brut Champagne€59 → €9

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