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Mercier Brut Champagne vs Sieur d'Arques Aimery Crémant de Limoux Grande Cuvée 1531

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Mercier Brut Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€30
The steal
Dead ringer
Sieur d'Arques Aimery Crémant de Limoux Grande Cuvée 1531
Crémant de Limoux, France · Sparkling blend
€12 save €18

Tale of the taste

Mercier Brut Champagne Sieur d'Arques Aimery Crémant de Limoux Grande Cuvée 1531
Body 7 vs 6 · 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 10 vs 10 · same

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 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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