Cheaper alternatives to Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve

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

The splurge

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve

Champagne, France · Champagne blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€55

The steal

Close cousin

Guido Berlucchi Franciacorta Cuvée Imperiale Brut

Franciacorta, Italy · Sparkling blend

Shared Chardonnay in the blend. Same traditional method. Same orchard-fruit bite. About 36% of the price.

€20 save €35

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

• Close cousin
  Bailly Lapierre Crémant de Bourgogne Réserve Brut

  Crémant de Bourgogne, France · Sparkling blend

  Shared Chardonnay in the blend
  €16

  save €39
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• Close cousin
  René Muré Cremant d'Alsace Cuvée Prestige

  Crémant d'Alsace, France · Sparkling blend

  Shared Chardonnay in the blend
  €19

  save €36
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