How To Drink Champagne
When the bubbles were first introduced to sparkling wine it was seen as an accident and wine makers struggles to create the illustrious drink. Over time the sparkling wine started to grow in popularity and was soon declared a favourite of the noble and wealthy especially in the French courts of the 16th century. Today champagne has its own customs that say how it should be drunk in keeping with its persona of affluence.
The champagne flute is the more preferred vessel to consume the drink from today rather than the traditional coupe. The design of the champagne flute is specific to ensure the drink is enjoyed at its best while also adding an air of elegance only associated with champagne. The long stem of the flute serves the same purpose as the traditional wine glass. By holding the stem of the glass the body heat won’t transfer through to the drink. The design of the flute also ensures as little of the liquid as possible is exposed to the air to help the drink maintain its trademark bubbles. The tall slim design of the glass means they’re easy to carry on a serving tray as champagne is traditionally consumed at a celebration or party. Although reports of the champagne coupe being modelled on the breasts of Marie Antoinette are untrue, the coupe is seen as old fashioned these days. Using crystal champagne glasses will produce more bubbles because the texture is slightly rougher than traditional glass. Although champagne should always be served chilled, the champagne glasses should never be chilled before use.
Champagne is normally consumed on special occasions or for celebrations so is always best enjoyed however the celebrator chooses. The primary directive of the champagne flute design is to keep your champagne sparkling and bubbly. Although only sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France may call itself champagne, most sparkling wines will offer the same sparkle and air of opulence.
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