Brut

What Is Brut Champagne?
Like all Champagnes, Brut Champagne is made from grapes grown in northeastern France, otherwise known as the Champagne province. Simple enough, right? Well, there are actually a number of classifications within the Champagne category to complicate things.

Champagne is classified by sweetness. Brut, which means "dry, raw, or unrefined," in French, is the driest (meaning the least sweet) classification of Champagne. To be considered Brut, the Champagne must be made with less than 12 grams of added sugar per liter. Brut Champagne is the most common style of sparkling wine.