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Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Aÿ Champagne vs Domaine J. Laurens Les Graimenous Crémant de Limoux Brut

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Aÿ Champagne
Champagne, France · Pinot Noir blend
€55
The steal
Dead ringer
Domaine J. Laurens Les Graimenous Crémant de Limoux Brut
Crémant de Limoux, France · Sparkling blend
€12 save €43

Tale of the taste

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut Aÿ Champagne Domaine J. Laurens Les Graimenous Crémant de Limoux Brut
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 2 · same
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +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 traditional methodSame orchard-fruit biteAbout 22% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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