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Veuve Clicquot Brut (Carte Jaune) Champagne vs Bailly Lapierre Crémant de Bourgogne Réserve Brut

Tale of the tape.

Veuve Clicquot Brut (Carte Jaune) Champagne bottle
The splurge
Veuve Clicquot Brut (Carte Jaune) Champagne
Champagne, France · Pinot Noir blend
€50
The steal
Dead ringer
Bailly Lapierre Crémant de Bourgogne Réserve Brut
Crémant de Bourgogne, France · Sparkling blend
€16 save €34

Tale of the taste

Veuve Clicquot Brut (Carte Jaune) Champagne Bailly Lapierre Crémant de Bourgogne Réserve Brut
Body 8 vs 7 · 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 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 orchard-fruit biteAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

Prices are indicative — the retailer always has the last word.

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