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Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois Champagne vs J.M.Labruyere Prologue Champagne Grand Cru

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€90
The steal
Close cousin
J.M.Labruyere Prologue Champagne Grand Cru
Champagne Grand Cru, France · Champagne blend
€35 save €55

Tale of the taste

Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous Bois Champagne J.M.Labruyere Prologue Champagne Grand Cru
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 2 · same
Fruit 4 vs 8 · +4 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Chardonnay in the blendSame traditional methodSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €35 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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