Champagne flute

Champagne flute is a type of stemware that is specifically designed for the consumption of champagne. The flute has a long stem with a tall, narrow bowl on top. The shape of the flute is designed to retain champagne's carbonation, by reducing the surface area at the opening of the bowl.

History

The champagne flute originated in the early 18th century in France. Prior to this, champagne was consumed from a coupe, a shallow, broad-bowled saucer shaped glass. The shift to the flute was driven by the understanding that the shape of the glass could influence the taste and experience of drinking champagne.

Design

The design of the champagne flute is characterized by a long stem and a tall, narrow bowl. The bowl is typically conical or round in shape, and can hold between 180 to 300 milliliters of liquid. The long stem of the flute allows the drinker to hold the glass without affecting the temperature of the drink. The narrow bowl helps to retain the carbonation of the champagne, and also allows for the display of the beverage's bubbles.

Usage

Champagne flutes are primarily used for serving champagne, but they can also be used for certain types of sparkling wine. The flute's design allows the bubbles in the champagne to flow upwards from the bottom of the glass, creating a pleasant visual effect and concentrating the aroma of the champagne for the drinker.

See also

• Wine glass
• Stemware
• Coupe (glass)