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Champagne Sweetness, from Brut Nature to Demi-Sec.
Dear Wine Ladies,
How does one know whether a Champagne is dry, off dry or sweet? The terms on the bottles seem very confusing. We prefer Champagnes that are sweeter. Last week we were told to select a Champagne labelled demi-sec or doux, doesn’t that mean off-dry?
Liz
Boston
Dear Liz,
Thanks for your question, it seems to be one that comes up pretty regularly. True, deciphering the sweetness levels of Champagne can be confusing, particularly as you mentioned when “demi-sec”actually refers to a Champagne that contains approximately 35-50 grams of sugar per litre. Below is a continuum of driest Champagnes to sweetest. Brut natural (no sugar added), brut, extra-dry, sec, demi-sec and finally doux.
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Susanne Seelig-Mense 2015-03-25 14:49:19 2018-06-06 19:42:22 Ask The Wine Ladies. How does one know whether a Champagne is dry, off dry or sweet?
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