Does Champagne Have Sugar?

Champagne’s one of those complicated wines where a simple answer never suffices. Champagnes can be sugar-free (e.g., Brut Nature) or have varying sugar levels (e.g., Doux). Most contain 9-12g/L to balance high acidity. A standard glass of Champagne has around ½ tsp of sugar (0.42 – 0.56 tsp). But why does Champagne even have sugar? […]