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Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut Champagne 1er Cru vs Gustave Lorentz Crémant D'Alsace Brut

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut Champagne 1er Cru
Champagne Premier Cru, France · Champagne blend
€58
The steal
Dead ringer
Gustave Lorentz Crémant D'Alsace Brut
Crémant d'Alsace, France · Sparkling blend
€21 save €37

Tale of the taste

Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut Champagne 1er Cru Gustave Lorentz Crémant D'Alsace Brut
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 2 · same
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +1 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 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €21 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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