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Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut Rosé Champagne vs Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut Rosé Champagne
2018 · Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€209
The steal
Dead ringer
Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne
Champagne, France · Champagne blend
€57 save €152

Tale of the taste

Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut Rosé Champagne Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne
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 9 vs 9 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Chardonnay in the blendSame Champagne postcodeSame traditional methodAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €57 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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