Best Non-Alcoholic Champagne Substitutes With Low Sugar

Sugar seems to hide in the most unexpected places. Sure, we expect them in places like our favorite desserts, but even more savory packaged foods, like breads and pastas, are often weighed down by added sugar. The same can be said for wine, particularly sparkling wines, like Champagnes.

Are there any low-sugar, non-alcoholic Champagne substitutes? There are a growing number of options, both for pink and white Champagne alternatives.

What Is a Non-Alcoholic Champagne Substitute?

You may have noticed that we’ve been saying “Champagne substitute” instead of just non-alcoholic Champagne. There’s an important reason why: Non-alcoholic Champagne can’t technically exist.

There are many restrictions on what can legally be labelled Champagne. You may have heard that it has to hail from the Champagne region of France, but there’s actually a much longer list of regulations, starting with the very process by which the wine is made.

To make Champagne, winemakers need to use what’s called the Méthode Champenoise, which requires two rounds of fermentation. The first creates a still, dry wine that’s already at an ABV of about 9%. Then, the second fermentation, which utilizes a mixture of sugar and yeast called the liqueur de tirage, makes the ABV jump to 12%.

If a wine is made that does not follow these strict instructions, it can’t be sold to the public as Champagne. That’s why you’ll often see bottles on store shelves that say “non-alcoholic sparkling wine” even when the wine sure looks a lot like Champagne. 

Throughout this article, we’ll refer to these bottles as “non-alcoholic Champagne substitute,” but you’re most likely to see these and other wines like them labeled as “non-alcoholic sparkling wine” on your store shelves.

4 Best Low-Sugar, Non-Alcoholic Champagne Substitutes

BEAU VIVA

Low in sugar and calories and entirely vegan, BEAU VIVA makes it easy to celebrate your way. Whether you’re abstaining from alcohol, cutting down on sugar, or both, BEAU VIVA lets you partake in your old favorite traditions in new, healthful ways.

Crafted in the South of France and made from grapes from the Provence region, BEAU VIVA is a non-alcoholic pink Champagne substitute that’s subtly sweet while also being dry and refined. With no added sugar, the only sugar here comes from the natural fermentation process, which starts the wine’s life in stainless steel vats. From there, our award-winning winemakers dealcoholize the wine using vacuum distillation, which preserves the wine’s delicate flavors and aromas while removing the alcohol, before invigorating bubbles are added.

The result is a non-alcoholic Champagne substitute that’s bursting with the rich flavors of ripe red fruits and citrus. Subtle notes of rose petals add to the non-alcoholic sparkling wine’s charm and help make it a welcome addition to any celebration.

• Appearance: A vibrant, light pink that reminds you of rose petals in the early morning sun, while a stream of steady bubbles dances inside your glass
• Nose: A relaxing floral bouquet with notes of lemon, grapefruit, strawberries, and raspberries
• Palate: A unique and complex blend of citrus and red fruit
• Finish: Lingering notes of citrus fruits followed by a crisp, dry finale
• Dealcoholization Method: Vacuum distillation
• ABV: 0% ABV
• Price: $29.99 for a 750 mL bottle

ZERONIMO Sparkling Select

Hailing from Austria, ZERONIMO’s Sparkling Select is a low-sugar, non-alcoholic Champagne substitute for those looking for more of a sparkling white wine rather than a pink Champagne. Like BEAU VIVA, Sparkling Select has no added sugar, is vegan, and is low in calories. However, unlike BEAU VIVA, Sparkling Select does not have a true 0% ABV. While it is legally “non-alcoholic,” it does still have some alcohol, with an ABV of under 0.5%.

This extra-dry sparkling wine is a blend of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. With only natural sugar, it’s lightly sweet, with mineral accents and refreshing acidity. It’s first matured in stainless steel vats before it’s dealcoholized via vacuum distillation.

• Appearance: A yellowish peach color with a stream of bubbles
• Nose: Yellow pears, green apple, quince, and kumquat
• Palate: Dry with notes of roasted almonds, creme brûlée, yellow fruits, brioche, and honey
• Finish: Rich, mineral finale
• Dealcoholization Method: Vacuum distillation
• ABV: Less than 0.5% ABV
• Price: $39.30 for a 750 mL bottle

Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay

Noughty’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay is another option for white wine fans looking for a non-alcoholic Champagne substitute. This sparkling wine is made from organically grown Chardonnay grapes grown in southern Spain. 

Organic, vegan, halal, gluten-free, low-calorie, and using only naturally derived sugars, this non-alcoholic Champagne substitute can work for gatherings where your guests have diverse dietary needs. It’s lightly sweet, balanced by gentle acidity.

The winemaking begins with fermentation in stainless steel vats, before it’s then dealcoholized via vacuum distillation. Like BEAU VIVA, Noughty’s Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay also boasts a true 0% ABV, making it safe for anyone abstaining from alcohol.

• Appearance: Pale yellow with bubbles
• Nose: Apples, lemon, pear, nectarine
• Palate: Lemon, lime, pear, nectarine, apple, and pineapple
• Finish: Crisp mineral finish
• Dealcoholization Method: Vacuum distillation
• ABV: 0% ABV
• Price: $23 for a 750 mL bottle

Discover the Best Low-Sugar, Non-Alcoholic Champagne Substitute

From pink Champagnes to white wine varieties, there are a lot of non-alcoholic Champagne substitutes out there today, which we think is a great thing. At BEAU VIVA, we’re all about celebrating your way, and the more non-alcoholic Champagne substitutes there are, the more people can choose to celebrate their way, the alcohol-free way.

However, there’s no non-alcoholic Champagne substitute quite like BEAU VIVA. Our pink Champagne alternative is inviting to all, with a true 0% ABV that lets anyone partake in the party. Not too sweet, with no added sugar, the ripe red fruit and citrus flavors can truly sing, without being bogged down with unnecessary sweetness.

Learn why BEAU VIVA is unlike any other non-alcoholic Champagne substitute.