Serving Champagne

Storing Jean-Marc Champagne

It is recommended that you store Jean Marc below 25 degrees celsius, as there will likely be a deterioration in wine quality if stored above this temperature.   We also recommend Champagne isn’t kept in the fridge for more than a couple of weeks.   When storing Jean Marc, please keep this away from direct light and avoid fluctuations in temperature.

Champagne Glasses

Champagne should always be served in a classic Champagne flute.  This promotes the rise of the bubbles and best presents the Champagne.

It is best to clean your flutes by hand - not in the dishwasher.  Wash in clean warm/hot water with a mild dishwashing soap, then rinse in clean warm/hot water.  Drain, then dry with a clean linen or cotton teatowel.

Chilling your flutes reduces the bubbles, so it is advised to keep your glasses at room temperature before serving.

Chilling your Champagne

Fill a Champagne bucket half with ice and half with water.  Chill the bottle for 30 - 45 minutes and then serve.

Don't place Champagne bottles in the freezer - trying to chill them rapidly undermines the flavour, and bottles may also break if left in the freezer.  Place bottles in the fridge for 3 -4 hours before serving at the ideal serving temperature of between 6-8 degrees celsius.

Removing the cork

Please be very careful when removing a Champagne cork.   Hold the bottle at a 45 degree angle, pointing away from people, and remove the foil - then the wire.  Hold the cork and twist the bottle, gently releasing the cork and pressure - loud 'pops' are best avoided.

Flying corks can cause eye injury – so please make sure you ease it out slowly.  A good idea is to drape a napkin over the cork before loosening it.  Pour a small amount into each glass, allow it to settle, then fill to a maximum of 2/3 height.