{"id":13786,"date":"2016-09-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/how-to-present-a-champagne-bucket-like-a-pro"},"modified":"2017-10-05T14:44:26","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T12:44:26","slug":"how-to-present-a-champagne-bucket-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.invinic.com\/en\/how-to-present-a-champagne-bucket-like-a-pro","title":{"rendered":"How to present a Champagne bucket like a pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

Serving Champagne professionally takes some serious training and practice. Sommeliers train long and hard in order to get every detail of Champagne service right. When serving Champagne \u2013 or any sparkling wine, for that matter \u2013 there are many individual steps to take and pieces of equipment to use, including the famous Champagne bucket.<\/strong> It\u2019s a complicated and potentially dangerous business, and a good sommelier makes it look easy while keeping everybody safe. You don\u2019t have to be a sommelier in order to step up your Champagne presentation game, though. Consider these few tips and tricks for the next time you find yourself about to pop open a Champagne, Cava<\/a> or Prosecco at a dinner party, anniversary or other special occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wine Selection<\/b><\/h2>\n

Not all sparkling wines are created equal, and it is worth carefully considering which Champagne or other sparkling wine is right for your occasion. For a small dinner party with limited guests, you may only want a bottle or two as an aperitif. A non-vintage Champagne from a quality producer is always a good bet here, so look for something like Bollinger Special Cuv\u00e9e<\/a> or M\u00f6et & Chandon Brut Imp\u00e9rial<\/a>. Maybe it\u2019s a wedding reception or large outdoor gathering and you are buying by the case. Depending on your budget, consider a Cava or Prosecco instead. For something very special such as a wedding anniversary or loved one\u2019s birthday, consider a vintage Champagne \u2013 all the better if that vintage has some special meaning for the recipient!<\/span><\/p>\n

Temperature<\/b><\/h2>\n

Temperature is key. You will want to chill your Champagne in the refrigerator to somewhere between four and eight degrees Celsius. It\u2019s important to also make sure that the wine has achieved a consistent temperature. You don\u2019t need to be too scientific – just feel the neck and body of the bottle with your hand. If they feel grossly different, then give the wine a little more time in the fridge. <\/span><\/p>\n

Preparing the Champagne Bucket<\/b><\/h2>\n

Presenting Champagne in a bucket to your guests is a sure-fire way to impress. Champagne buckets are widely available, so get yourself a nice one. Fill it with half ice and half water. If you <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> want to impress, you might consider draping a folded white napkin over the side of the bucket, but in a casual setting this really isn\u2019t mandatory. Place the Champagne bucket somewhere out of the way on the dinner table, or on a side table if you have one available.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Open Champagne<\/b><\/h2>\n

Champagne<\/a>, Cava, a lot of Prosecco and most French <\/span>cr\u00e9mants<\/span><\/i> all have similar style closures and should be opened in the same way. There is a huge amount of pressure inside a bottle of Champagne, so it\u2019s vital that you know what you\u2019re doing when it comes to opening time. Haphazardly popping corks can lead to personal injury and property damage \u2013 and wasted wine! Take your properly chilled bottle and have a napkin or cloth at hand. Remove the foil capsule, either by pulling the tag or by cutting below the cage with the blade of your corkscrew. <\/span><\/p>\n

Next, drape your cloth over the top of the bottle, find the ring of the cage and carefully loosen it \u2013 though do not remove the cage yet. Now, hold the bottle at a 45 degree angle, with the top facing away from your guests. Gripping the cloth firmly and holding onto the cork and cage underneath, start to gently twist the bottom of the bottle back and forth, slowly. Do not twist the cork or the cage. Continue, slowly, until you feel the pressure give and you can ease the cork out of the bottle, and <\/span>vo\u00edla<\/span><\/i>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Using the Champagne Bucket<\/b><\/h2>\n

After serving your guests, place the wine gently into your Champagne bucket. This will keep it nice and cool until you\u2019re ready for some more. At this point, your cloth or napkin is very useful as it allows you to keep your table clean and dry.<\/span><\/p>\n

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