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About Champagne Glasses
Champagne is a sparkling white wine typically consumed during celebrations of weddings, anniversaries, important accomplishments and other milestones. The enjoyment of champagne depends, at least in part, on the selection of the proper glass. Add this to my Recipe Box.
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Coupe
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The coupe is a wide-mouthed, saucer shaped glass supposedly modeled after the bosom of Marie Antoinette or Madame de Pompadour, mistress of King Louis XV. Although popular, the coupe is a poor choice for serving champagne. The wide mouth spills easily and allows the bubbles to dissipate too quickly.
Flute
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The flute is a tall, narrow glass on a long stem. Designed with a rough bead at the bottom called a nucleation point, flutes allow the bubbles to build-up and slowly stream to the surface. The narrow shape helps limit spillage and allows the wine's aromatics to build up giving it a better aroma or "nose."
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Tulip
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A tulip flares out slightly from the base and then curves inward towards the mouth in roughly the same shape as the flower. This shape allows more room for proper swirling of the wine and, like the flute, helps concentrate the wine's aroma.
Grand Cru Burgundy Glass
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The Grand Cru Burgundy glass is a large-bowled, balloon-shaped glass with a long stem. According to columnist Manos Angelakis, this style of glass is ideal for serving premium aged champagnes, accentuating the wine's complex flavors and aromas.
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