Somehow in one fashionable European resort happened such a story. In the store of elite spirits Russian came in search of a 40-degree exclusivity. And since the choice was enormous, and it was impossible to understand it independently, our hero called the consultant and asked him: "Will you help me with choosing a good vodka?" A consultant was a Briton and instead of vodka advised whiskey. The second German consultant joined the conversation, who claimed that whiskey is that, that's Bavarian beer or schnapps, that's the thing. The fourth, the Frenchman, imperceptibly approached the three men who were getting carried away by the conversation. He listened for a while, as each of them praises his national drink, and then could not stand it and also entered into a discussion. "Gentlemen, you are all wrong, the best and most unique drink is the champagne wine." "Why, why?" Exclaimed the disputing trio in one voice. "Yes, because your vodka, whiskey and beer are meant for ordinary sinners, and champagne is a noble wine for kings. Napoleon, winning another victory, celebrated it with champagne, which opened with a saber blow. Do you know how to open champagne correctly? And how many ways for this to exist? That's what it is. " Yes, opening a sparkling one is a whole science. Let's join today, too.
Two words about etiquette
But before we learn the technique, how to open a bottle of champagne in the classical way, or in a hussar way with a knife, let's talk about the culture of drinking sparkling. So, opening champagne, first of all take care of others, observe safety precautions. A sign of good tone is the ability to open a bottle not with a loud pop, but with a slight sigh.
According to the experts, one bottle of champagne is enough for 8 servings, so the owner does not pass the open bottle to the guests, but pours the wine into glasses. After all, at some point the drink will end, and the person on whom this happened, will get into an embarrassing situation.
Sour dry champagne should be poured into tall thin glasses, sometimes called "flute", and sweet - in wide, reminiscent of a bowl. Keep the glasses, too, should be correct. Professionals tasters recommend taking on a stand or, in extreme cases, for the leg of the glasses. To take glasses for a bowl is unacceptable, the wine will heat up and become tasteless. By the way, its temperature should not exceed 8-10 degrees C. And that when pouring the champagne is not too foaming, in the glasses must first talk a piece of ice.
Snacks are also sparkling with cheese, olives, white meat, seafood or fruit desserts. As for the question of how, how much and whether it is possible to store open champagne, the answer is definitely negative. And now we pass to the immediate science.
How to open a bottle of champagne - the classic way
Take a bottle of chilled champagne, wrap it with a napkin, closing the label (so it will be more convenient to hold it). With your left hand, grab the bottle and rest it on your chest at an angle of 30-45 degrees. With your right hand, carefully remove the wire and slowly remove the cork, rotating it with your thumb and forefinger. Try not to shake the bottle so as not to aggravate the gas. However, if the champagne is still foaming, take a cold teaspoon and attach it to the opening of the bottle. Bubbles will immediately become peaceful, like kittens.
How to open a bottle of champagne in a hussar with a knife?
This very original way will suit those who opened the sparkling drink "the dog ate" and already wants novelty in this fascinating process.
As you can see, the Frenchman was right. Champagne and truth, an amazing wine for kings, requiring a corresponding attitude.