One signifier you'll notice on some Champagne bottles is the term "Brut," while others might be labeled "extra dry." So, what exactly is the difference between Brut and extra dry Champagne?

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In Champagne, the scale from driest to sweetest is: Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra-Dry (or Extra-Sec), Dry (or Sec), Demi-Sec and Doux. Sign Up for Free Email Newsletters Sign up for Wine ...

Dry Champagne contains 17 to 32 grams of residual sugar per liter. Within this category also lies extra dry Champagne, which contains 12 to 17 grams of residual sugar per liter. To clarify ...