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Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne vs Domaine J. Laurens Les Graimenous Crémant de Limoux Brut

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€57
The steal
Dead ringer
Domaine J. Laurens Les Graimenous Crémant de Limoux Brut
Crémant de Limoux, France · Sparkling blend
€12 save €45

Tale of the taste

Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne Domaine J. Laurens Les Graimenous Crémant de Limoux Brut
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
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 full-throttle bodyAbout 21% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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