Why it Matters! Brut, Extra-Brut, or Zero? The Sweetness Levels of Champagne

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This is episode #3 of our series about the prestigious sparkling wines from the French region of Champagne. Here we’re progressively explaining the different facets of what makes these fantastic wines so unique and interesting. After looking into the different grapes and the varied terroirs of Champagne in the previous episodes, today we’re looking into the sweetness levels, the Brut, the zero dosage, the extra brut, demi sec. Etc. And we’re not just going to be looking at how much sugar is in each of them or how many grams per liter each level is at, but rather at something far more interesting, which is how and why it matters. We’re really going to get to the root of it, not just meaningless numbers.

[@TSchra37]

Finally after 5 decades I understand the sweetness or lack of in Champagne! Thank you!

[@frankiecook923]

Great video Julien! A small technical point: wines with 0 - 6 g/L can still be labelled as Brut if the producer desires, as well as 6 - 12 g/L. Of course, they are more likely to be labelled as Brut Nature / Extra Brut.

[@MrAgbxl]

This is the first explanation I can understand.

[@michaelaw9690]

I'm new to wine and found your video VERY helpful! thank you so much!!

[@carlcadregari7768]

Excellent! Thank you. 🥂🥂

[@bigred9428]

Until just a few years ago, one could easily find dry, extra dry and brut champagne. However, it is nearly impossible to find anything but brut -- just more cost cutting, I suppose. As for me, Brut is short for BRUTAL, because it hurts my tongue so much. I'd like to know the actual difference in acidity. I also prefer the saucer champagne glass. The flute means the wine foams up too much and makes it difficult to swallow. It is not just me, either. I see posts all over the internet complaining about the same thing.
Also, I have seen elsewhere that extra brut is sweeter than brut, but not as sweet as extra dry. Do terms vary by country?

[@apexxxx10]

Julien, Merci infiniment. Outstanding. So far the best champagne/sweetness educational, far. Thanks a lot Julien.
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[@lazoqaradaxi5254]

Good Video . thank you,

[@AltiWineExchange]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for watching!

[@lbcasino2346]

Amazing !111 you are awesome

[@dantheman8279]

Good explanation of the sweetness levels, brut pairs well with so much!

[@frankllagas4167]

How much