Tabletop
But First, Champagne!
22 Noyabr 2023
Over the years, a persistent stereotype has developed in society that champagne is the main drink of the end of December - beginning of January, because it’s impossible to imagine celebrating the New Year without a glass of sparkling wine. Not only the New Year, but also any other celebration, regardless of the format, is unthinkable without champagne, which is a drink of love and celebration, thanks to which, however, like prosecco, which has become incredibly popular in Azerbaijan, an unforgettable festive atmosphere is always created.
The world famous Japanese writer Haruki Murakami has a wonderful phrase that champagne has no purpose, but only the time when it is necessary to uncork the cork, which it is impossible not to agree - the time to open a bottle of champagne or prosecco depends solely on you and your mood. Read further in the blog about how the shape of a glass can affect the perception of a drink.
Champagne and prosecco are far from everyday drinks, so it is very important to choose the right glasses in order to get the greatest delight, enjoyment and pleasure from them, because the taste and aroma largely depend on the shape of the glasses.
Over the centuries, the form has changed and transformed, but despite the modification and transformation, their main essence has remained the same - they remain an unchanged attribute of any holiday. If we talk about the history of the emergence of champagne glasses, they appeared in the 17th – 18th centuries, as evidenced by the samples available in Europe’s first museum of decorative and applied arts - the Victoria and Albert Museum - which are the usual champagne glasses with a thin stem and a narrow bowl, which allows you to admire and enjoy the play of bubbles longer.
A special role in the popularization of champagne glasses was played by a fascinating legend that the source of inspiration for their creation was one of the favorites of the French king Louis XIV, at whose request the glass was created based on a cast of his beloved’s breast - but this legend is not confirmed by any historical sources, while the wide, shallow cup-shaped glass (goblet) is still used at celebrations to build spectacular pyramids.
Its centuries-old popularity is explained by the fact that it has become an ideal example of classic luxury and practically a Hollywood star, constantly appearing in iconic films and being associated with unprecedented luxury - a vivid example of this is the film “The Great Gatsby” with the inimitable Leonardo DiCaprio.
One era gave way to another, which also affected the change in the shapes of glasses, but at the same time, a tall, elongated glass on a thin stem - flute - remained and remains relevant outside of time. It’s ideal for sparkling wines, helping to form the correct bubbles and preventing the aroma and bubbles from evaporating too quickly. By the way, the glass, which well reveals the taste of the drink, got its name because of its resemblance to a flute, and if you like to drink champagne slowly, take your time, try to delve into all the flavor shades and nuances, then a flute will suit you.
Another of the three main shapes of champagne glasses is the tulip, the bowl of which first widens and then narrows towards the top; it, like flute, does not allow the drink to quickly dissipate, perfectly playing with the play of bubbles. At the same time, the shape of the glass gives a certain scope for the drink to open up, but at the same time its bubbles do not hit the nose. If you prefer sparkling wines of particularly high quality, then tulip is recommended.
Listed above are the main shapes of glasses, of which there are many variations today - there are classic and non-standard options, differing in materials, shape, design and color. In general, champagne glasses are created specifically to emphasize its taste - in glasses of different shapes, the same drink can have a radically different bouquet and aroma. Keep this in mind when purchasing glasses at Hom*me - then your choice will be mega successful, and you will get real pleasure while enjoying this exquisite drink!
You can purchase glasses, both basic shapes and other possible variations, at the following link.
Cin-Cin!
