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Bollinger R.D Extra Brut Champagne (Récemment Dégorgé) vs De Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Champagne

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bollinger R.D Extra Brut Champagne (Récemment Dégorgé)
2002 · Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€560
The steal
Dead ringer
De Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€49 save €511

Tale of the taste

Bollinger R.D Extra Brut Champagne (Récemment Dégorgé) De Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Champagne
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 1 vs 2 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 7 · +2 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 Champagne postcodeSame traditional methodA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €49 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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