What is Brut Champagne? Which sweetness level in champagne is right for me?There are seven levels of sweetness in champagne ranging from Brut to Doux. Brut is the most common and makes up 80 -90% of all champagne sales. Doux is very hard to come by and most likely can just be found within France as not much is exported (as not much is made). Brut Nature or Zero Sugar added is rising in popularity and has come in vogue in the 21st Century, which shows that consumers tastes are changing. It is important to remember that the sugar or the dosage (the mix of sugar and wine) that is added after the disgorgement is more about house style rather than making a sweet wine. Also, note that champagne is extremely acidic compared to other wines due to the cool climate throughout the region so the dosage is used to balance out the acidity in order to create a more enjoyable drinking experience. A dosage in most cases is not a set recipe i.e. it will not always be 8 g / l for brut for example if the acidity levels do not warrant it.
There are three Brut levels of champagne: Brut Nature, Extra Brut, and Brut. The most common champagne is brut champagne. A brut champagne has less than 12 grams per liter of residual sugar, which is about 1/2 teaspoon per a 5 oz. serving. This is the most popular style of champagne
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