All About Wine And Its Goodness!

When the bubbles were first discovered in champagne they weren’t intentional and great effort was gone to to recreate them. 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 16^th century. Even today champagne still holds these connotations of celebration and affluence and has its own etiquette when it comes to be served.

The champagne flute has over taken the traditional champagne coupe in terms of popularity over the last fifty years. The champagne flute is designed especially to ensure the champagne is enjoyed at its best and holds the same air of opulence as the drink itself. The long stem of the flute serves the same purpose as the traditional wine glass. By holding the glass by the stem the drink remains colder for longer. 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. Rumoured to be modelled on the shape of Marie Antoinette’s breast, the more traditional champagne coupe is normally used to create a champagne fountain. 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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