Champagne Rules!
Champagne is making a big comeback as a hip drink among the young
and trendy. If you're just getting acquainted or are thingking of
trying "the bubbly", then here are a few pointers to ensure
complete enjoyment!
If you have the money to spare, it's worth buying a fine Champagne.
It tastes better (and experienced drinkers will swear that you
don't get hangovers with better Champagnes). A decent bottle of
champagne should cost $80 and above.
All true champagne comes from France's northernmost winemaking
region of the same name and is made through a carefully defined
process called "Methode Champenoise".
Wines that bubble like Champagne, but are made elsewhere, are
called "sparkling wines". So make sure you haven't picked up a
bottle of bubbly that's a sparkling wine instead of
champagne.
Champagne should be stored in a cool, secure place. But dont put
it in the freezer. Champagne is under a lot of pressure and could
explode if frozen.
Once you open the bottle, it's easiest to serve the whole thing.
Champagne doesn't keep well for too long. But there are special
champagne stoppers you can buy, so don't use a regular stopper,
since the Champagne is likely to push it out and even then you
should drink it after a few days.
