How champagne is made
Champagne, the drink, is named for the Champagne region of France. The principal grapes used in the production of champagne are black Pinot noir and white Chardonnay. Champagne is made from the first free-run juice of the grapes (meaning the juice that flows from the grape presses on its own, before any pressing takes place) and is fermented in steel tanks. After the initial yeast fermentation, a second alcoholic fermentation occurs in which the champagne yeast acts on the sugars in the wine to create carbon dioxide and alcohol. This second fermentation takes place in either the bottle or a larger tank called a autoclave, and it is this second fermentation that gives champagne its bubbles.
After the second fermentation is complete, the champagne is aged on its lees (dead yeast cells) for a period of time (usually a few months to a year) to add complexity and creaminess to the final product. Finally, the champagne is “disgorged,” meaning that the sediment that has collected in the bottle during aging is removed, and the bottle is sealed with a “dose” of sugar syrup and yeast to add freshness and provide the bubbles for the final product.
Champagne can be made in a variety of styles, from brut (dry) to sweet, and the final product is a balance of the sweetness of the grapes, the acidity of the wine, and the dosage (sugar syrup added during disgorgement)..Original Article
How to make champagne flutes
Champagne flutes are a type of stemware specifically designed for drinking champagne. Unlike other types of stemware, champagne flutes have a long, slender bowl that tapers at the top. This design helps to preserve the carbonation in champagne and to prevent the wine from losing its bubbles.
There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing champagne flutes. Firstly, the flutes should be clear so that you can see the bubbles in the champagne. Secondly, the bowl of the flute should be tall and slender in order to preserve the champagne’s carbonation. Finally, the rim of the flute should be smooth so that the champagne can flow easily into your mouth.
The first step in making champagne flutes is to gather the necessary materials. You will need a wine glass, a cutting board, a sharp knife, and a wine opener. Next, use the wine opener to open the bottle of champagne. Be careful not to shake the bottle too much, as this can cause the champagne to lose its bubbles.
Pour the champagne into the wine glass until it is three-quarters full. Next, use the knife to carefully cut the bottom off of the wine glass. Be sure to cut straight across so that the bottom of the flute is even.
Finally, place the bottom of the wine glass onto the flute. Make sure that the fit is snug so that no air can get into the champagne.Enjoy your champagne flutes!
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