Taittinger FIFA World Cup Réserve Brut Champagne vs Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Taittinger FIFA World Cup Réserve Brut Champagne
€59
Tale of the taste
Taittinger FIFA World Cup Réserve Brut Champagne
Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut
Body
8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
9 vs 8 · 1 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
Shared Chardonnay in the blendSame traditional methodBone-dry, both of themAbout 39% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €23 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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