Bollinger R.D Extra Brut Champagne (Récemment Dégorgé) vs Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus Brut Champagne
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Bollinger R.D Extra Brut Champagne (Récemment Dégorgé)
€560
Tale of the taste
Bollinger R.D Extra Brut Champagne (Récemment Dégorgé)
Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus 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 methodAbout 11% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €64 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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