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Taittinger Demi-Sec Champagne vs René Muré Cremant d'Alsace Cuvée Prestige

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Taittinger Demi-Sec Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€56
The steal
Dead ringer
René Muré Cremant d'Alsace Cuvée Prestige
Crémant d'Alsace, France · Sparkling blend
€19 save €37

Tale of the taste

Taittinger Demi-Sec Champagne René Muré Cremant d'Alsace Cuvée Prestige
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 7 vs 2 · 5 less on the steal
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 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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