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Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne vs Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne
2014 · Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€1906
The steal
Dead ringer
Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€51 save €1855

Tale of the taste

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 2 vs 2 · same
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 methodSame orchard-fruit bite

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €51 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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