brut
/bru:t/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely dry (of wine, especially champagne): "Brut" is a term used to describe a style of wine, most commonly sparkling wine like champagne, that has a very low level of residual sugar, resulting in a taste that is not sweet.
Usage
- The term "brut" is used almost exclusively in the context of wine, particularly sparkling wines. It indicates the driest common style.
- It is typically found on wine labels (e.g., "Brut Champagne," "Brut Rosé") to inform the consumer about the wine's taste profile.
Examples
- Adjective:
- We celebrated with a bottle of brut champagne.
- I prefer brut sparkling wine because I don't like sweet drinks.
- The label clearly stated it was a brut cuvée.
Advanced Usage
- "Extra Brut" or "Brut Nature": These are classifications for sparkling wines that are even drier than standard brut, with little to no added sugar.
- For a truly bone-dry experience, try an extra brut champagne.
Variants and Related Words
- Brut (noun): Sometimes used informally to refer to a brut-style wine itself.
- I'll have a glass of the brut, please.
Synonyms
- Dry: The general term for wines that are not sweet. "Brut" is a specific, very dry category within sparkling wines.
- Sec: A French term meaning "dry," but in the context of champagne, "sec" actually indicates a slightly sweeter wine than "brut."
Antonyms
- Doux: A term for sweet sparkling wine.
- Demi-sec: A term for moderately sweet or "half-dry" sparkling wine.
Adjective
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(of champagne) extremely dry
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