CHAMPAGNE WISHES
Entertaining
HOW TO SERVE CHAMPAGNE LIKE A PRO

[…] included a top list of tools and tips for pairing and perfecting the champagne pour…
TOOLS
Bottler Chiller or Bucket | Champagne Saber | Foil Cutter | Champagne Opener or Puller | Stopper
GLASSWARE
CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
A narrow & stemmed glass ideal for young champagne and great for bubbles.
COUPE
A stemmed & saucer-shaped glass allows the bubbles to disperse quickly for a softer or fruiter taste.
TULIP / WIDE TULIP
A wider bowl-shaped glass ideal for mature champagnes or aromatic sparkling wines.
STYLE
Blanc de Blancs
Made with Chardonnay grapes, it pairs well with lighter food.
Blanc de Noirs
Made with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, it pairs well with full-flavored foods.
Rosé
Made with Pinot Noir grapes, it pairs well with dinner.
SWEETNESS
In order from dry to sweet
BRUT NATURE
EXTRA BRUT
BRUT
EXTRA DRY
DRY
DEMI SEC
DOUX
AGING
VINTAGE
Aged for a minimum of 3 years.
NON-VINTAGE
Aged for a minimum of 15 months.
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SAVORED UNTIL LAST
Generally, vintage cuvées can be kept unopened for five to ten years, and non-vintage champagnes can be kept unopened for three to four years. As champagne ages, it will become more profound, golden in color, and lose effervescence. Once opened, champagne can have a shelf life of three to five days or until it goes flat. To reinvigorate champagne after an event, blend with fresh fruit purées for brunch Bellini's.
THE PERFECT PAIRING
The perfect pairing by style & sweetness
Demi-Sweet
Popcorn, Octopus, & Desserts-Berries, Tarts, Light Cake
Brut
Citrus, Truffle, Cheese, Steak, Potatoes, Burgers, & Chicken Fried
Blanc de Blancs
Oysters, Scallops, Caviar, Creamy Cheese, & Light Fish
Dry
Lobster, Hard Cheese, Chips, Fries, & Chicken Roast
Rosé
Spicy Food, Cured Meats, Pasta, Duck, & Meaty Fish

Champagne production is an intricate balance between passion and perfectionism.
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