How to Choose Champagne Wine ?

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For as long as anybody can remember, champagne has enjoyed popularity as one of the most celebrated drinks. A good champagne wine can help set the tone for an event, convey emotions and compliment a well-prepared meal. If you are a wine enthusiast, you must know there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing a drink for your event. 

As you dine in a restaurant, a wine specialist can help you make a choice based on factors such as your taste preferences and the type of meal you are having. Unfortunately, this is not a luxury you can enjoy when browsing online stores with seemingly endless choices.

These online shelves feature product descriptions, complete with the drink’s origin, characteristics and flavor notes. All these make it even harder for you to select a bottle. Luckily, learning a few basic details about champagne wines can help you find a bottle that is likely to be a good fit for you. Some of the few characteristics of champagne wines you should learn include:

 

  • Acidity – Champagne wines with higher acidity are more tart while lower acidity ones taste richer.
  • Sweetness – Champagne wines come in ‘sweet,’ ‘semi-sweet’ and ‘dry’ options, clearly labeled on the bottle.
  • Tannin – The level of tannins present in a champagne wine determines how dry and bitter they taste.
  • Body – How heavy or light it feels in your mouth.
  • Alcohol percentage

 

With all these factors, it is evident that champagne wines differ in various aspects. However, with some research and comparison, you can find a bottle that suits your taste preferences.

 

Tips for Choosing a Good Bottle of Champagne Wine

 

Consider the Event

When choosing a champagne bottle, it is crucial to answer a few questions first. For instance, are you looking for a drink for yourself or are you inviting friends over for a good time? Do you intend to pair the drink with meals or need it for a recipe? 

The truth is that champagne wines serve various purposes. With that in mind, a particular bottle might be perfect for dinner dates but won’t be as suitable for a party with friends.

If you are choosing a bottle to pair with a meal, find one that complements the kind of dish you want to prepare. For instance, if you prepare light dishes, such as skinless chicken and fish, you should pick white champagnes. Heavier meals, such as grilled beef or lamb, go well with red champagne wines.

For parties, it is always advisable to pick both red and white champagne wines because preferences are so subjective. You should also choose options that fall in the middle of the spectrum in terms of sweetness, body and acidity. These balanced flavours are more likely to appeal to most guests regardless of their varying preferences.

 

Consider the Flavors You Enjoy

This is perhaps the easiest way to determine what champagne bottle best suits you. We can argue that wine flavors are unique; however, that doesn’t make them any different from our preferred tastes in other drinks.

If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, sweeter champagne wines might suit your better. But for individuals that prefer bitter tastes, it is more advisable to choose an acidic champagne wine.

 

Consider Your Budget

As you browse through online shelves, you will realize that champagne prices vary from one to the other. There are plenty of factors that determine the costs of these drinks, including method of production, grape varieties and production tools.

The general good rule of thumb is to find a healthy balance between the champagnes quality and its price. Higher quality bottles indeed cost more; however, that is not always the case. It is possible to find good quality bottles at lower prices. So, as you consider other factors, ensure you are comparing champagne bottles within your budget range.

 

Conclusion

Choosing a champagne wine bottle for any occasion should have to be challenging. All you need to know are the various characteristics that make these drinks different. Once you are well-acquainted with these, proceed to other personal criteria such as the occasion, personal preference and your budget. Keep these tips in mind to streamline your next champagne shopping expedition.

 

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