Cheaper alternatives to Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne (Millésimé)
Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.
The splurge
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne (Millésimé)
€805
The steal
Dead ringerBollinger Special Cuvée Brut Aÿ Champagne
Same Pinot Noir at heart. Same Champagne postcode. Same traditional method. Same orchard-fruit bite.
€55
save €750
Prices are typical retail, checked Sep 2026 — the retailer has the last word.
More dupes from the same family
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Dead ringerSame Pinot Noir at heart€50save €755
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Dead ringerShared Chardonnay in the blend€60save €745
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