How to serve champagne ?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PERFECT SERVE RITUAL

Glass choice

Choose a tulip-shaped glass with a wide enough opening to express the aromatic complexity of the champagne and allow its bubbles to develop. It is also possible to use a white wine glass.

Second skin case role

A key element to Ruinart's new serving ritual is the eco-designed case, made of 99% paper and resistant to all types of service, including humidity. Suitable for long storage in the refrigerator, the case also retains its integrity after several hours in a bucket filled with ice.

HOW TO OPEN A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE?

Champagne is a sparkling wine under pressure. Bottles should be handled with care.

Ensure the bottle is at the ideal serving temperature.
If the bottle is damp, wipe it with a cloth.
On a stable surface, remove the part of the foil that covers the wire cage and the cork.
Loosen the wire cage while holding the cap with your thumb.
Tilt the bottle at a 45° angle, avoiding pointing it towards yourself or a guest.
While firmly holding the cork with one hand with your thumb on the cap, rotate the base of the bottle to gently extract the cork without letting it escape.

Do not saber the bottles.

Specific precautions for bottles from the Jeroboam 3L format

Ensure that these bottles have spent at least the last 24 hours before opening in an upright position.

Large bottles will be easier to handle when placed directly on a flat, stable surface.

While firmly holding the cork with one hand with your thumb on the cap, grasp the neck of the bottle with the other hand to perform a slow and controlled rotation of the bottle until you feel the cork detach from the inner side of the bottle neck.

While firmly holding the cork, control its exit in line with the bottle to prevent any sudden expulsion or breakage of the upper part of the cork.