Did you know? Champagne existed by accident. That’s right, this amazing drink was discovered by accident in France around the 5th century because back then, bottles exploded out of nowhere, and that is why champagne got a nickname as the devil’s wine.
Interesting, right? But that’s not all, because in this article you will learn the do’s and don’ts of how to drink champagne, and impress your friends and family this coming Chinese New Year with some of these secrets.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a cellar to store your Charles Heidsieck vintage champagne, because all you need is a cool and dry place. So, place them at the bottom of your wardrobe or under your cupboard, to keep them cool and dry.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a cellar to store your Charles Heidsieck vintage champagne, because all you need is a cool and dry place. So, place them at the bottom of your wardrobe or under your cupboard, to keep them cool and dry.
Don’t pull it, because it will make the champagne burst out of the bottle. So, twist the cork gently, and remember to keep the sound as little as possible, to avoid the corkscrew to burst out.
There’s a reason why wine glass is shaped like that, because it helps you to hold them better, and it keeps your hand off the bowl because you hold it incorrectly, you’ll warm up the champagne too fast.
Ensure to choose magnum bottles when you buy a bottle of champagne, because these containers help for long-term ageing, and allows the champagne to have a slower maturation.
Not all champagne tastes the same, because like everyone it has differences. So, when choosing the right champagne of your preference sweetness, check these following labels of sweetness.
Brut Nature (Bone Dry) 0–3 grams of residual sugar per litre
Extra Brut Less than 6g
Brut Less than 12g (most common)
Extra Sec (Extra Dry) 12-17g
Sec (Dry) 17-32g
Demi-sec (Medium Dry) 32-50g
Doux (Sweet) 50+ grams (rarely produced)
Don'ts
No one likes frozen champagne, so never store it in the freezer, but it is wise to serve it cold with no ice.
You are not planning to get drunk, aren’t you? If your answer is no, then don’t fill it fully like there’s no tomorrow. So, pour a little bit of champagne and wait until the foam settles down, and never let the champagne get near the brim.
Honestly, it depends on your champagne preference, but if you want to add some flavour, you add lemon juice or zest, and mince of mint, because this helps to enhance the savouring flavour.
Familiarise yourself with these do’s and don'ts of how to drink champagne, and you're ready to impress your family and friends this Chinese New Year. So, bring out your wine glass and order a bottle of champagne from Icon Wines for home service delivery anywhere in Singapore.
