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Etienne Calsac l'Échappée Belle Brut Champagne vs Foss Marai Strada di Guia 109 Extra Dry

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Etienne Calsac l'Échappée Belle Brut Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€43
Foss Marai Strada di Guia 109 Extra Dry
Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Italy · Glera
€15 save €28

Tale of the taste

Etienne Calsac l'Échappée Belle Brut Champagne Foss Marai Strada di Guia 109 Extra Dry
Body 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 4 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 10 · +3 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 biteSame firm grip of tanninAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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