It's no secret that champagne is an expensive product. So when you find it on promotion at the supermarket, it is a smart decision to help yourself generously in order to compose a stock in advance, which will be used for the next birthday or Christmas Eve. Except that there is a mistake not to make in this specific case, which is to put the bottles in the refrigerator. Indeed, keeping champagne chilled for too long would affect its flavor, according to Marie-Christine Osselin, wine quality &communication manager at the famous Champagne house Moët &Chandon. “If you plan to drink your bottle of champagne (or sparkling wine) within 3-4 days of purchase, it should be placed in the refrigerator […] But if it stays in the fridge for several weeks, the cork can dry out due to lack of humidity “, explains the expert to the site The Huffington Post UK .
And what are the consequences? “When the cork dries out, the muzzle [metal part that attaches the cork to the bottle] relaxes and the champagne will oxidize more quickly, which changes its aromas », continues Marie-Christine Osselin. She advises storing all types of sparkling wine in a cool place at a constant temperature, and away from light until consumption. Of course, the precious beverage is drunk chilled, so for it to be just as we like it at the time of tasting, we again follow the recommendations of the specialist who reveals that the best way to chill a bottle is place in bucket of 1/3 water and ice for 15-20 minutes. “When serving, it is advisable to fill a third of the glass and hold the container by the stem so that the champagne does not heat up “, she concludes. Noted!
