The best champagne to taste
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Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:13:21.39122Z
One of the most special drinks there is, without a doubt, is champagne. A delicious sparkling beverage that we enjoy on special occasions, which is surely one of the main reasons why champagne is considered a drink to be consumed on rare occasions.
The best champagne should be something unique, sparkling, that shines with elegance, and that is how we should treat it. We can enjoy it as an appetizer or as an accompaniment to other foods like seafood or even with fruits like strawberries.
There are two types of champagne: brut, which has no vintage, and young vintages, known as blanc de blancs. It is not always recommended to pair this drink with fish or seafood; it will depend on the dish and the flavors it has, including any sauces or marinades used. Without a doubt, champagne is a drink that should be treated with care.
If you are someone who enjoys sweet drinks and prefers to pair this beverage with desserts, the best champagnes we can recommend are dry and semi-dry.
Also, as we had already mentioned in our infographic on ideal wine temperatures, sparkling wines, such as champagne, are best served at temperatures between 6°C and 9°C. What we need to do is to set our refrigerator hours before we want to open the bottle, or if you don’t have a special refrigerator for chilling wines, you can use a bucket filled with ice water. This will also be used once you have opened the bottle, to maintain its temperature.
The ideal glass for serving champagne is the flute. They are tall, slender glasses with a long stem.
Champagne gets its name from a designated region in France. For this reason, the methods used to produce and market champagne increase its cost, leading us to label this drink as luxurious, associated with a certain lifestyle, status, and class among its consumers.
The truth is that regardless of social class, the most traditional moments to enjoy the best champagne are formal and social events like weddings, anniversaries, and celebrations.
So, it doesn't matter what moment you choose to drink it, or what you decide to pair it with; the important thing is to enjoy the drink in every sip, every bubble sparkling in the glass, and with every clink of the glasses when toasting.
Champagne with blueberries and cassis. This drink is very festive and ideal for a cocktail, a party, or an elegant breakfast. See recipe here
Champagne with grapes. A special tradition for making wishes for the New Year. Glasses of champagne are served with 12 seedless grapes, and during the New Year’s chimes, one grape is eaten with each chime. See recipe here
Berry Bubble. The bubbles of champagne give name to this cocktail that spreads the aromas and flavors of the best berries. See recipe here
Mimosa. A cocktail of champagne and orange juice. See recipe here
Peach Mimosa. A delicious peach mimosa drink to add variety to your breakfasts with a rich original flavor. See recipe here
Melon Kir. This drink is a new creation of the traditional kir. In this case, champagne is accompanied by melon liqueur. See recipe here
Tropical White Sangria. A delicious new way to prepare sangria. This sangria recipe features cold white wine and champagne with mango, starfruit, and ginger ale. Delicious for serving at an outdoor meal. See recipe here
Champagne with strawberries. This delicious cocktail is ideal for celebrating Valentine's Day. Cheers to love! See recipe here
Brie Cheese and Champagne Cream. A delicious cream for special occasions. With a light base, it combines Brie cheese, cream, and champagne to create a wonderful recipe. See recipe here
If you want to know all the recipes with champagne, click here