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Paul Bara Réserve Brut Champagne Grand Cru 'Bouzy' vs Bouvet Ladubay Trésor Saumur Brut Vintage

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Paul Bara Réserve Brut Champagne Grand Cru 'Bouzy'
Champagne Grand Cru 'Bouzy', France · Champagne blend
€49
The steal
Close cousin
Bouvet Ladubay Trésor Saumur Brut Vintage
Saumur, France · Sparkling
€18 save €31

Tale of the taste

Paul Bara Réserve Brut Champagne Grand Cru 'Bouzy' Bouvet Ladubay Trésor Saumur Brut Vintage
Body 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 2 · same
Fruit 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same orchard-fruit biteBone-dry, both of themAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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