By Ujjainee Roy
October 27, 2023
Did you know champagne is mainly classified based on its sweetness? Here are the main kinds of champagne varieties you should know about
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This Zero Dosage Champagne is dry with little or no sugar (less than 3g per litre). The natural sweetness comes from liqueur d'expedition
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Another dry style of Champagne is slightly sweeter with less than 6g per litre of sugar. It's made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes
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Brut means dry or unrefined, in French and it is the driest champagne and has a residual sugar level of 12 grams per litre
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Slightly sweeter than Brut, it contains 12-17 grams of sugar per litre and is a medium-dry style of champagne for those who find Brut Champagne too dry
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The semi-sweet Champagne with a residual sugar level between 17 and 32g of sugar per litre is sweeter than Extra Sec Champagne but less sweet than Demi-Sec Champagne
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Another semi-sweet style of Champagne which contains between 32 and 50 grams of sugar per litre with a fruity aroma with notes of citrus, apple, pear, and white peaches
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Doux is characterised by its high sweetness, fruity notes and creamy texture with a good balance of acidity and sweetness. It has accents of biscuit, toast, and honey.
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