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Graham Beck Brut (Chardonnay - Pinot Noir) vs Freixenet Cava Carta Nevada Premium Semi Dry (Semi-Seco)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Graham Beck Brut (Chardonnay - Pinot Noir)
Robertson, South Africa · Sparkling
€18
Freixenet Cava Carta Nevada Premium Semi Dry (Semi-Seco)
Catalunya, Spain · Cava blend
€7 save €11

Tale of the taste

Graham Beck Brut (Chardonnay - Pinot Noir) Freixenet Cava Carta Nevada Premium Semi Dry (Semi-Seco)
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 6 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 7 · +5 on the steal
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

Same orchard-fruit biteSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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