Champagne is vibrant and effervescent, and the simple mention of its name or the sound of its popping cork elicits joy. The famed wine comes from Champagne, France, a hilly area with a cooler ...

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?

Extra-Dry: A misleading term, which designates a relatively sweet Champagne or sparkling wine. In Champagne, the scale from driest to sweetest is: Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra-Dry (or ...

A dry Champagne or sparkling wine. 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. Extra Brut (Champagne): ...