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Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Grand Cru N.V vs Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée De Prestige Brut

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Grand Cru N.V
Champagne Grand Cru, France · Champagne blend
€40
The steal
Close cousin
Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée De Prestige Brut
Cava, Spain · Cava blend
€12 save €28

Tale of the taste

Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Grand Cru N.V Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée De Prestige 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 9 · +2 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same traditional methodSame orchard-fruit biteAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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