Top 10 Champagne tips

How to serve

Ideally use a long-stemmed, tulip shaped glass for the ultimate long-lasting sparkle. When pouring Champagne, hold the glass upright and pour a small quantity of the wine into the glass. Allow to settle then top the glass up, but no more than two-thirds full. Between glasses, store the opened bottle of Champagne in an ice bucket for no more than three hours.

Champagne glasses should be washed without washing-up liquid in hot, clean water and left to drain dry. 

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