Cheaper alternatives to Taittinger Nocturne Champagne (Sec)

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

The splurge

Taittinger Nocturne Champagne (Sec)

Champagne, France · Champagne blend

BodyAciditySweetnessFruit

€56

The steal

Close cousin

Agusti Torello Mata Cava Reserva Brut

Cava, Spain · Cava blend

Same traditional method. Same orchard-fruit bite. About 35% of the price.

€20 save €36

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Prices are typical retail, checked Sep 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
  Gustave Lorentz Crémant D'Alsace Brut

  Crémant d'Alsace, France · Sparkling blend

  Shared Chardonnay in the blend
  €21

  save €35
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• Boizel Brut Réserve€52 → €18
• Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Extra Brut Champagne€61 → €23
• Krug Rosé€349 → €57
• Drappier Rosé de Saignée Brut Champagne€53 → €9
• Brimoncourt Régence Brut Aÿ Champagne€36 → €9
• Laherte Frères Ultradition Extra-Brut Champagne€58 → €23
• Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne (Brut Nature)€65 → €24

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