Champagne, a complex and festive wine par excellence, that merits being drunk in a suitable glass, adapted to the qualities of the nectar in order to fully appreciate all the richness of its aromas and the finesse of its bubbles. Discover our advice.
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The "TULIP" Wine Glass
Bubbles have the unusual feature of arousing taste buds and whetting the appetite. Much more "just" than an aperitif, Champagne is a wine in its own right and the choice of glass is very important. Especially for Vintage Champagnes or Prestigious Cuvees, which need room to express all their qualities. As they explode, the bubbles release the aromas of the Champagne while at the same time giving it personality. Tasting is, therefore, best done in a tulip-shaped glass elongated like a flute, but rounded in the middle. Of great elegance, its specific shape with a narrow size makes it possible to control the pleasant effervescence of the bubbles and preserve the aromas.
The tulip shaped glass has numerous characteristics:
It is a well balanced glass thanks to the width of the base which allows the Champagne to express itself correctly without being too narrow as with a flute. According to professionals, it is the perfect glass for tasting Champagne. The tight shape of the top of the glass prevents bubbles from escaping too quickly and allows for good oxygenation. Depending on the size of the glass, about 8 to 12 tasting glasses can be filled with a bottle of Champagne. This style is a compromise between the flute and the wine glass, so it is also suitably adapted to Great Vintages.
THE CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
The traditional thin, straight flute is the original container of Champagne and as its name suggests it is a very elegant, long glass with a narrow neck. For a long time considered to be the only way to savour the legendary Champagne, it is now being questioned and used less and less. Its elongated shape brings a long flow of bubbles that enlargen and actually mask aromas.
Advantages of the flute:
It has a narrow diameter, which prevents the fizz from being released too quickly and the loss of bubbles. The length of the stem keeps the champagne far from the hand and so keeps it fresh.
Disadvantages of the flute:
It is a fine, long glass, so the bubbles will have difficulty expressing themselves and releasing their aromas. The longer the flute is, the further the bubbles travel to the surface and so the bigger they get, becoming less pleasing to the mouth than finer bubbles. Flutes also tends to be overfilled, which again inhibit aromas.
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THE CHAMPAGNE CUP
With its size and rounded profile, the Champagne cup is the glass that has the fewest advantages in terms of really highlighting the Champagne. Unlike the flute or "tulip" glass, the glass has a larger opening. This large opening is the weak point of the cup. As the contact surface area between the Champagne and the glass is very large, the bubbles are lost at a very fast rate. The smaller depth and the larger width favour the disappearance of bubbles and the dispersion of aromas. The glass thus accelerates the release of bubbles, the foam becomes sparse and the bubbles quickly disappear. In short, it is not the ideal glass for a perfect tasting experience.
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