Chandon Réserve Brut vs Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
Chandon Réserve Brut and Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are sparkling wines, in different styles: Chandon Réserve Brut is brut sparkling wine (10 g/L sugar); Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, cava Brut.
- Chandon Réserve Brut is stronger: 11.8% ABV; Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut has 11.5%.
- Chandon is owned by LVMH; Freixenet, by Henkell Freixenet.
- Chandon comes from Brazil; Freixenet, from Spain.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: green apple and pineapple.
- Only in Chandon Réserve Brut, lime, raisin and brioche; only in Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, orange peel, pear, honey and ginger.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for lime, raisin and brioche? Chandon Réserve Brut.
- Looking for orange peel, pear, honey and ginger? Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Chandon Réserve Brut Sparkling wine · Brazil | Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut Sparkling wine · Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sparkling wine | Sparkling wine |
| Brand | Chandon | Freixenet |
| Brand owner | LVMH (Moët Hennessy) | Henkell Freixenet |
| Brand origin | Brazil | Spain |
| Alcohol content | 11.8% ABV | 11.5% ABV |
| Type | Brut sparkling wine (10 g/L sugar) | Cava Brut |
| Method | Secondary fermentation in a sealed tank, min. 4 months | Traditional (secondary fermentation in the bottle) |
| Grape origin | Garibaldi and Encruzilhada do Sul (RS) | — |
| Appellation | — | D.O. Cava |
| Aging | — | Minimum of 12 months |
| Dosage | — | 9 g/l |
| Serving | — | 6 °C to 8 °C |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir 40%, Chardonnay 30%, Riesling Itálico 30% | Parellada, Macabeo and Xarel·lo |
| Ingredients | Naturally fermented grapes, sugar and preservative INS 220 (sulfur dioxide). | Fermented grape, sugar and antioxidant INS 220 (sulfur dioxide). |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 65 kcal (alcohol only) | 70 kcal |
| Sweetness | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Acidity | 7 | 7 |
| Body | 4 | 4 |
| Bitterness | 1 | 1 |
| Alcohol | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes — first sip | limegreen applepineapple | green applepineappleorange peel |
| Notes — mid-palate | raisinbrioche | green applepearhoneyorange peel |
| Notes — finish | — | ginger |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Chandon Réserve Brut and Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut?
Both are sparkling wines, in different styles: Chandon Réserve Brut is brut sparkling wine (10 g/L sugar); Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut, cava Brut. Chandon Réserve Brut is stronger: 11.8% ABV; Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut has 11.5%. Chandon is owned by LVMH; Freixenet, by Henkell Freixenet. Chandon comes from Brazil; Freixenet, from Spain.
Which is stronger, Chandon Réserve Brut or Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut?
Chandon Réserve Brut is stronger: 11.8% ABV; Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut has 11.5%.
Are Chandon Réserve Brut and Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut made by the same company?
No. Chandon is owned by LVMH; Freixenet, by Henkell Freixenet.
Which is sweeter, Chandon Réserve Brut or Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (2.5 and 2.5, out of 10).
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