Purple Champagne is a sativa-dominant cannabis strain bred from a rare sativa phenotype of Granddaddy Purple and Pink Champagne, known for grape and berry flavors and an upbeat, focused high. It comes from Grand Daddy Purp, the breeding project behind Granddaddy Purple. Leafly lists about 17% THC, and AllBud lists 20 to 21%.
Purple Champagne Strain at a Glance
| Type | Sativa-dominant hybrid (about 70% sativa) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Granddaddy Purple × Pink Champagne |
| Breeder / origin | Grand Daddy Purp |
| THC | About 17 to 21% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene |
| Aroma and flavor | grape, berry, earthy, musky spice, sweet, lavender, pine |
| Reported effects | uplifted, focused, energetic, happy, sociable |
| Best for | daytime use, studying or music, social settings |
Where Purple Champagne Comes From
Purple Champagne comes from Grand Daddy Purp, the California breeding operation behind Granddaddy Purple. Leafly describes it as a cross of a rare sativa phenotype of Granddaddy Purple with Pink Champagne, also known as Phantom. SeedFinder’s genealogy lists Pink Champagne crossed with a numbered Grand Daddy Purp selection (pheno #2), and AllBud gives the same two parents.
Pink Champagne itself is usually described as a Granddaddy Purple and Cherry Pie cross, though SeedFinder marks that as probable rather than confirmed. That means Purple Champagne carries Granddaddy Purple on both sides, yet it is known for leaning sativa. Other breeders have used it as a parent: SeedFinder lists crosses from Enlightened Genetics, Sensi Seeds and Southern Humboldt Seeds Collective, among others.
Purple Champagne Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often tag Purple Champagne as uplifted, focused and energetic, and Leafly calls its effects mostly energizing. AllBud describes an energetic start that brings focus and creative ideas, then eases into relaxation without draining energy, which makes it a daytime strain. Reviewers mention using it for studying, music and social settings, and some describe a giggly, creative mood.
Not everyone gets the energy. Some reviewers describe a relaxed, content or sleepy state with a spacey sense of time, and one compared it to a daytime version of Granddaddy Purple. Its potency is moderate, which makes it more forgiving than many modern hybrids, but the usual start-low advice still applies.
Purple Champagne Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Leafly lists grape, berry and sweet as the top flavors. AllBud adds lavender and pine on the palate and describes a musky, spicy aroma that releases fruity berry notes when the buds are broken. Its buds are known for their color, with lavender-tinged trichomes over pale green, which Leafly calls the strain’s main visual appeal.
Leafly lists caryophyllene as the most abundant terpene, followed by limonene and humulene. Caryophyllene and humulene give the spicy, woody undertone, while limonene lifts the fruit.
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Humulene: woody and hoppy, also found in hops and basil
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Purple Champagne
Leafly reviewers list dry mouth, dry eyes and paranoia. A few people find it less euphoric than expected. No unusual side effects stand out in reviews.
With Purple Champagne, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use Purple Champagne for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often mention reaching for Purple Champagne during stress (19%), depression (16%) and anxiety (13%). AllBud lists fatigue, migraines and nausea, and one reviewer used it for migraines and pain. These are personal reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Purple Champagne
- Granddaddy Purple: its parent, here in a sativa-leaning form
- Champagne Kush: another Champagne-named strain
- Cherry Pie: in Pink Champagne’s reported lineage
- Purple Haze: a classic purple sativa
- Grape Ape: similar grape flavor
Browse more sativa strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Purple Champagne
Dispensary menus change every week, and Purple Champagne may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In San Francisco, browse San Francisco dispensaries and check the menus at stores like The Hill and Marina Greens. In Ann Arbor, browse Ann Arbor dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Arborside A North Coast Joint Venture and Information Entropy I(x5). You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Purple Champagne FAQ
Is Purple Champagne indica or sativa?
It is sativa-dominant, about 70% sativa according to AllBud.
What is Purple Champagne a cross of?
A sativa phenotype of Granddaddy Purple crossed with Pink Champagne, also called Phantom.
Who bred Purple Champagne?
Grand Daddy Purp, the breeding project behind Granddaddy Purple.
How strong is Purple Champagne?
Leafly lists about 17% THC, and AllBud lists 20 to 21%.
Is Purple Champagne good for daytime?
Many users say yes. Uplifted, focused and energetic are its most reported effects, though some find it relaxing.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
