Brut Champagne
Have you ever wondered what the word "Brut" on a label really means? It's much more than just a name: it's the signature of balance.
What exactly is it?
The term Brut refers to the dosage, that is, the amount of sugar added just before the bottle is corked. To be classified as such, champagne must contain less than 12 grams of sugar per liter.
Extra-Brut Champagne
Extra-Brut is the purists' favorite. It's a wine that doesn't cheat, where every bubble expresses the vibrancy of the Champagne terroir.
🔬 Technical specifications
- Dosage: Between 0 and 6 grams of sugar per liter.
- Profile: Dry, taut and crystalline.
- Sensation: A bold attack on the palate that awakens the taste buds.
💎 Why choose Extra-Brut?
One doesn't choose an Extra-Brut by chance. One seeks it for its verticality . Because it contains very little sugar, it allows the minerality of the soil (chalk) and the freshness of the grapes to shine through. It's a "straightforward" wine that offers a very clean, almost saline tasting experience.
Brut Nature Champagne
Forget everything you know about the sweetness of champagne. Brut Nature (also called "Zero Dosage" or "Pas Dosé") is the purest and most authentic expression of the wine. It's champagne without artifice, just as it comes from the cellar.
🔍 What makes it different?
Unlike other categories, the winemaker adds absolutely no sugar during the final disgorging stage.
- Dosage: 0 grams of added sugar.
- Residual content: Less than 3 grams (natural sugar from grapes only).
It's a high-wire act for the producer. Without sugar to mask any imperfections or excessive acidity, the wine must be flawless . A Brut Nature is only made if the harvest is perfect and the grapes ideally ripe.