It's basically a blend of wine and sugar that's unique to every producer. The amount of sugar determines the dryness or sweetness of a finished bottle.
"Some Champagne houses purport to have their own proprietary dosage recipes, including ingredients such as vintage Champagne, kirsch, beet sugar, Cognac or Port wine."
Dosage is part of winemakers' arsenal globally, with variations by region and desired outcomes. Some choose not to sweeten their wines for drier styles.
"Dosage can completely transform a wine."
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