The 3 Best Non-Alcoholic Champagnes for Dry January

Dry January is hard. Luckily, non-alcoholic wine can make it a little easier.

Celebrations often go hand-in-hand with alcohol, for better or for worse. For example, when your friends vow to stay together forever, for better or for worse, you’ll end up with a Champagne flute in your hand. 

If you’re doing Dry January, you might think you have to abstain from that Champagne toast at their wedding, but non-alcoholic Champagne alternatives mean you can partake in the tradition without dropping out of Dry January.

Where to Find Non-Alcoholic Champagne for Dry January

First things first, let’s talk about “non-alcoholic Champagne” because, if you start looking for non-alcoholic Champagne, you’re going to be looking all month. You generally won’t find anything labeled non-alcoholic Champagne because, legally, Champagne has to be made a certain way for it to be called Champagne, a way that creates alcohol.

You may have heard that a sparkling wine needs to hail from the Champagne region of France for it to be able to call itself a Champagne. However, there’s a much longer checklist for labeling than you might expect. 

One regulation is that the winemaker needs to follow the Méthode Champenoise, which goes through two rounds of fermentation. The first fermentation creates a still, dry wine of about 9%. Then, the winemaker adds a mixture of sugar and yeast called the liqueur de tirage, and the wine goes through a second fermentation, creating an ABV of about 12%.

Anything that does not follow this strict process is not technically a Champagne. Because winemakers take mislabeling issues seriously, you’re generally not going to see something called a non-alcoholic Champagne, even if it really, really looks, smells, tastes, and feels like Champagne. Instead, you’ll be more likely to see “non-alcoholic sparkling wine,” so there’s no mislabeling issues, as sparkling wine is a much larger, more inclusive category.

Why Should You Drink Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine for Dry January?

Trying out Dry January? Non-alcoholic sparkling wine can be a handy helper to keep you on track. 

Alcohol consumption is tied to more than 200 diseases. These include physical diseases, like many types of cancers and heart disease, and mental health conditions, like anxiety and depression. Even abstaining for only a month can help you reduce your risk.

However, it can be hard to quit drinking alcohol, even if it’s only for a short time, especially if you’re used to alcohol being a part of your life. Drinking non-alcoholic wine lets you continue to enjoy the traditions you love without compromising on your experience or your health. 

The 3 Best Non-Alcoholic Champagne Alternatives for Dry January

BEAU VIVA

Hailing from storied winemakers from the South of France, BEAU VIVA is all about experience without compromise. While many non-alcoholic sparkling wines actually have up to a 0.5% ABV, BEAU VIVA is among a select group that has a true 0% ABV, making it safe to drink for anyone abstaining from alcohol. Using vacuum distillation, BEAU VIVA carefully preserves its delicate flavors and aromas while removing any traces of alcohol.

With subtle notes of rose petals, the juicy taste of bright red berries, and the sharp, refreshing bite of citrus zest, BEAU VIVA takes after a rosé or a pink Champagne. No matter what January brings for you, it’s a welcome addition to any event, meant to be sipped and savored alongside those you love.

• Appearance: A vibrant, light pink reminiscent of delicate rose petals in the morning sun, with a steady stream of effervescent bubbles

• Nose: A floral bouquet playing with notes of lemon, grapefruit, strawberries, and raspberries

• Palate: A complex balance of citrus and light and juicy red fruit

• Finish: Red fruit and subtle citrus before a crisp, dry finale

• Dealcoholization Method: Vacuum distillation

• ABV: 0% ABV

• Price: $34.99 for a 750 mL bottle

Noughty’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay

When you abstain from alcohol in Dry January, you’ll feel the opposite of naughty. However, feeling Noughty might just help you get through the month.

Noughty’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay hails from southern Spain. It starts with Chardonnay grapes fermenting in stainless steel vats. Then it’s vacuum-distilled to remove the alcohol content before being lightly carbonated. 

With a 0% ABV, it’s another handy helper to help you get through Dry January when you’re in the mood for some bubbly.

• Appearance: A pale golden hue mixed with effervescent bubbles

• Nose: Crisp apples and pears alongside just a hint of florals and lemon zest

• Palate: Green apple, pear, and citrus

• Finish: Clean and refreshing finale with a citrus aftertaste

• Dealcoholization method: Vacuum distillation

• ABV: 0% ABV

• Price: $23 for a 750 mL bottle

Société de La Rassi Neue Brut Sparkling

Société de La Rassi Neue Brut Sparkling is considered a close relative of Champagne, though it is technically more of a Chardonnay. Made from Chardonnay grapes from La Mancha, Alcázar de San Juan, Spain, where Société de La Rassi has been producing grapes for five generations, their Neue Brut has soft floral notes, hints of minerality, and a citrus bite ending. 

Although this Champagne alternative for Dry January is considered non-alcoholic, the Neue Brut has trace amounts of alcohol, with an up to 0.5% ABV.

• Appearance: A luminous, pale gold

• Nose: Fresh citrus with a hint of floral notes

• Palate: Lemon with a hint of minerality and a sharp bite of acidity

• Finish: A long, lingering, crisp finale

• Dealcoholization method: Vacuum distillation

• ABV: 0.5% ABV

• Price: $65 for 750 mL

Make Dry January Easier, Happier, and Healthier With BEAU VIVA

Not all non-alcoholic Champagne alternatives are created equal. There might not be anything that’s exactly a non-alcoholic Champagne, but there are many types of non-alcoholic sparkling wines that can fill in when the craving for Champagne arises. 

Unlike other sparkling wines, BEAU VIVA is always alcohol-free, with a true 0% ABV. If you’re doing Dry January, why compromise with a wine with a little alcohol when you can have a real wine made from award-winning winemakers that has no alcohol? BEAU VIVA lets you experience what you love about Champagne and other sparkling wines without compromise.

Discover BEAU VIVA this Dry January.