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The Instacart guide to Champagne
Perhaps no drink is as evocative as Champagne. The most emblematic drink of celebrations ranging from wedding engagements to career promotions, Champagne holds an important place in some of the most notable moments of our lives. Whether you are recognizing an important moment or simply enjoying a Champagne cocktail before dinner, Instacart boasts a wide variety of Champagne offerings that can arrive at your door with same-day delivery.
About Champagne
The ne plus ultra of sparkling wines derives its name from its birthplace in Champagne, France. The rich soil of this region has made it a place of active winemaking dating back to the fifth century. Champagne from France is made in a distinctive method called the methode champenoise; winemakers employing this technique are so proud of its origins and production methods that it has been protected by law so that only sparkling wine made in this region can be called Champagne.
This mythical, tightly protected winemaking method is characterized by a process that ensures the one and only Champagne's notable taste and characteristic fizziness. First, vintners produce a white wine made from the highly acidic, low-sugar white grapes grown in the region. Various wines are mixed in a process called assemblage, which ensures a similar taste year after year. This blended wine is then bottled and mixed with yeast that ferments over several months, trapping carbon dioxide that is released as bubbles when you pop the cork. As the bottles age, they are rotated periodically to move the yeasty concoction around, which deepens the flavors.
Champagne can also be made in other regions of the world in what is called the methode traditionelle. Whether you choose a bottle from France or celebrate with some bubbly from other wine regions, Instacart delivers a wide selection of sparkling wines to help you mark a special occasion.
Tips for selecting the best Champagne
As a general rule, the grapes that comprise champagne include white Chardonnay grapes mixed with darker Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Methodical processes produce four primary types of Champagne that can help you select the ideal bottle for your next soiree.
- Prestige Cuvée - this is a proprietary blended wine that is generally considered to be the top of the range of a specific producer. These special sparkling wines are often named after a notable person and delivered in specially customized bottles that signify their uniqueness.
- Blanc de Noirs - this is a French term that means "white of blacks" and indicates a white wine Champagne made entirely from dark Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier grapes.
- Blanc de Blancs - sparkling wine made entirely from white Chardonnay grapes.
- Rosé Champagne - characterized by its blush color, Rosé Champagne is produced by either allowing the wine to interact with the mascerated skins for a period of time or by blending a small amount of red wine to sparkling white wine.
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FAQs about Champagne
Champagne is ideally served cold at a temperature of 40-50°F. To quickly chill a bottle, either place it in the refrigerator for 3 hours or surround it with ice in a bucket for 30 minutes. Once you have opened the bottle, return it to a bucket of ice mixed with water to keep it chilled until you pour the next glass.
While you may think of flying corks and ear-shattering popping noises, Champagne is best opened in a way that allows for a slow release of pressure. First, remove the outer foil from around the neck and remove the wire cage around the cork. Holding the bottle at a 45-degree angle, place a towel over the cork and slowly twist the bottle. The pressure will gradually release to force out the cork gently.
While most Champagnes are available in a standard 750mL bottle, there are several different sizes of Champagne bottles to match your celebratory needs. Individual mini bottles are a fun way to give everyone a chance to pop the cork and can be a fun option for a party or even to enjoy a smaller size of bubbly for a weeknight dinner. If you are entertaining larger groups, many specially sized bottles can make sharing a drink even more noteworthy. A magnum is a bottle that is the volumetric equivalent of 2 bottles of Champagne, and a jeroboam contains 4 bottles. Several other bottle options are also available depending on the group you are hosting and the splash you hope to make! To make a special event all the more unforgettable, your friends and family will be wowed by the gargantuan nebuchadnezzar, which holds an astonishing 20 bottles of bubbly. Whether you are marking a new year, a major milestone, or just enjoying a fresh and fruity glass of bubbly, you can save time and money by ordering via Instacart today.