How to choose the right glass for Champagne

The type of glass you choose will have a great impact on the taste of your Champagne. That’s why here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing it. First and foremost: Remember that Champagne is a sparkling wine and, therefore, it is ideal to taste it in a wine glass.

Next, you will find some points to take into account in order to take advantage of the maximum potential of your Champagne and improve your perception of the aromas and flavours it has to offer.

The shape of the Champagne glass

Glasses with a smaller opening are less expressive than glasses with a larger shape. Therefore, if your Champagne is more accessible and of lower quality, it would be preferable to use a flute-style glass, which helps to better conceal its defects and gives it a more lively taste.

On the other hand, if your Champagne is one of better quality and presents greater complexity, a wider glass will allow you to better perceive its aromas and flavours, and the nuances they contain.

Material of the Champagne glass

The Champagne glass can be made of either cristal or standard glass. The main difference between the two is the material is the thickness. Standard glass needs more thickness for durability, while cristal can be thinner.

In general, the less material that interacts with your palate, the less annoying it is to your taste perception. Indeed, the best – and most expensive – glasses of Champagne are made of cristal.

Champagne glass durability and maintenance

Another factor to take into consideration is practicality. There is no point in having a large glass of champagne if we tend to be careless. Fine glassware, as expected, requires more maintenance and care. Flute glasses are usually the biggest nightmare for someone who stands out for his clumsiness.

On the other hand, if you prefer to wash your glasses in the dishwasher, then your best option may be the standard glass, as it is non-porous and can withstand this type of washing, but fine cristal is more demanding and requires manual attention.

Which Champagne glass do we recommend?

The ideal is to use a white wine glass, made from a good quality crystal. This type of glass is ideal to approach the aromas and flavours of your Champagne in the most honest way, without hiding the defects and perceiving the virtues.