Cheaper alternatives to Taittinger Demi-Sec Champagne

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

The splurge

Taittinger Demi-Sec Champagne

Champagne, France · Champagne blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€56

The steal

Close cousin

Bernard-Massard Cuvée de l'Écusson Brut

Crémant de Luxembourg, Luxembourg · Sparkling blend

Same traditional method. Same orchard-fruit bite. About 38% of the price.

€21 save €35

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

• Dead ringer
  Bailly Lapierre Crémant de Bourgogne Réserve Brut

  Crémant de Bourgogne, France · Sparkling blend

  Shared Chardonnay in the blend
  €16

  save €40
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• Dead ringer
  René Muré Cremant d'Alsace Cuvée Prestige

  Crémant d'Alsace, France · Sparkling blend

  Shared Chardonnay in the blend
  €19

  save €37
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