There are many different terms that can adorn your Champagne bottle, none of which are easy to understand. So, what exactly ...

One signifier you'll notice on some Champagne bottles is the term "Brut," while others might be labeled "extra dry." So, what exactly is the difference between Brut and extra dry Champagne?

Extra-Dry: A misleading term, which designates a relatively sweet Champagne or sparkling wine. In Champagne, the scale from driest to sweetest is: Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra-Dry (or ...

A general term used to designate a relatively dry-finished Champagne or sparkling wine. In Champagne, the scale from driest to sweetest is: Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra-Dry (or Extra-Sec), Dry ...

the drier the Champagne. And while the Brut category allows for between 0 and 12 grams per liter of residual sugar, even wines at the high end of the spectrum taste perceivably dry. That's because ...

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