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Bollinger La Côte Aux Enfants Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ' vs Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bollinger La Côte Aux Enfants Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ'
2013 · Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ', France · Champagne blend
€1484
The steal
Dead ringer
Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€57 save €1427

Tale of the taste

Bollinger La Côte Aux Enfants Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ' Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 2 vs 2 · same
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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 fruit-first attitudeA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €57 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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