Flute, cup or wine glass? Which glasses to choose for your champagne? This is not a trivial choice and it allows you to reveal all the flavors of your champagne.
At first glance, the slender flute ticks all the boxes for champagne: elegant, festive, perfect for admiring the bubbles rising in single file. However, when it comes to tasting, it’s another story. Its very narrow shape compresses aromas et prevents the champagne from expressing itself fully, according to The French Wine Review.
Result ? On the nose, we perceive above all the dominant alcoholwhere we should smell notes of citrus or white flowers. In the mouth, the sensation remains narrow and rigidfar from the expected roundness. To put it simply, champagne clearly lacks room to breathe : “It’s like being asked to rock dance in jeans that are too tight!” ».
The cut: glamorous but outdated
Impossible to talk about champagne without mentioning legendary cut. Its history, often associated with Madame de Pompadour, gives it an undeniable charm. But in terms of taste pleasure, it frankly leaves something to be desired. Too wide, too open, it disperses the bubbles and drives away aromas at lightning speed.
As Alexis Goujard explains very clearly: “The cup is worse than the flute. Champagne can spill easily. There cut is so open that the aromas go in all directions and scatter like bubbles. It is very difficult to identify them and enjoy smelling the champagne”. In the mouth, the liquid arrives in mass, without direction, giving an impression flat and messy. In short, very photogenic, but not very convincing when tasting.
The wine glass: the real hero
This is undoubtedly the most surprising choice, and yet, the wine glass is considered to be the champagne’s best ally. Its slightly narrowed shape provides enough space for the drink is gently oxygenatedwhile guiding the aromas towards the nose.
The notes become more precise, more complex, and the mouth gains in depth and elegance. We can better distinguish the structure, the vinosity and even that famous chalky touch specific to fine champagnes. If you are serving several vintages, this is also the best way to feel the differences between each bottle. A real game-changer for fans.
Hide or reveal a champagne
Last advice, glass can also help you and cheat a little. To mask the flaws of an average champagne, it is best to serve it very chilled in a flute or glass. On the other hand, if you are proud of your bottle and the work of the winemaker, take out the wine glass without hesitation. This shows that the container can really change the whole experience. It’s up to you to choose for your end-of-year celebrations!
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