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Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne vs Cà dei Frati Cuvée dei Frati Brut

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€51
The steal
Close cousin
Cà dei Frati Cuvée dei Frati Brut
Lombardia, Italy · Sparkling
€18 save €33

Tale of the taste

Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne Cà dei Frati Cuvée dei Frati Brut
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 7 vs 8 · +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 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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