How to refresh Champagne?
To obtain the ideal temperature Service (between 6 and 8 ° C), place the bottle in an ice bucket for half an hour. Or simplest you place your bottle in the refrigerator the night before.
The more far-sighted have always a bottle of Champagne André Chemin in their fridge.
Which glass to choose?
Choose a flute or glass tulip shaped. You will promote and effervescence and concentration of flavors.
Avoid a flared cut. Always rinse and dry the flûte. If traces of washing or rinsing of product remain, the champagne will lose all its excitement. If the bubbles disappear quickly, not to incriminate your Champagne, but looking behind the glass used. Never fill the glass 2/3 beyond the risk of losing part of the aromas.
How to open the bottle?
After removing the top of the cap, keep muselet (small wire) for more grip, slightly tilt the bottle holding the cap while turning the bottle with the other hand. Allow gas to escape slowly.
How to taste?
Start by observing your Champagne, its color, its color, its effervescence. Then wear the flute to your nose and inhale at length to perceive scents and flavors, and finally take a sip as you keep a few moments in the mouth to discover through its taste, all the personality and the complexity of your Champagne .
How to store the champagne?
If you have a good cellar, dark and cool (maximum 15 °), the issue is resolved. Otherwise, a rack of bottles placed in a place with constant temperature and protected from light, can do the trick.
In all cases, keep your bottles horizontally so that the liquid bathes the cork, otherwise it will dry out and let the gas escape. The champagne comes to maturity and do not benefit from aging in the consumer. However, it may remain a few years in the cellar if it offers good conditions.