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Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne vs Veuve du Vernay Brut

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne
Champagne Grand Cru 'Chouilly', France · Champagne blend
€31
The steal
Close cousin
Veuve du Vernay Brut
Vin de France, France · Sparkling
€8 save €23

Tale of the taste

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne Veuve du Vernay 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 10 vs 10 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same orchard-fruit biteSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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