Demi-sec (French for "half-dry") is a sparkling-wine sweetness classification indicating noticeably sweet wine (32–50 grams per litre residual sugar). Demi-sec champagnes are sweet dessert wines, appealing to those preferring sweetness. Demi-sec is less popular among serious collectors who favour Brut, but remains available from major houses. Demi-sec sparkling wines pair well with desserts and appeal to broader palates unfamiliar with dry wines.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR COLLECTORS
Demi-sec champagne is sweet, suitable as a dessert wine. These are less favoured by serious collectors but appeal to broader audiences.
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