BEST PAIRING
FOR CHAMPAGNE
The richness and
decadence of Champagne
can pair with a multitude
of dishes — from eggs
benedict to lobster
Thermidor to buttered
popcorn.
BOLLINGER
SPECIAL CUVEE
CHAMPAGNE
BRUT
Complex aromas
of ripe, spicy fruits,
roasted apple,
peach. This wine
has a combination
of structure, length
and liveliness.
On the palate are
pear, brioche and
spices.
France
Alc 12%
THE ART OF OPENING
SPARKLING WINE
These wines are under immense
pressure. They need to be opened safely
and properly. While many are tempted to
release the cork with a bang, it's meant
to be opened slowly. A mere "phut"
sound means you have opened the bottle
correctly. Remove the foil, put your thumb
on top of the cage. Untwist the wire loop
attached to the cage coil and remove,
keeping the cork covered by your thumb
at all times. While pointing the bottle in a
safe direction away from people and pets,
grip the cork and slowly twist the bottle
until you feel the cork start to release.
While controlling the pressure on the
cork, keep going until the cork silently
is "popped" free from the neck.
THE BEST GLASS CHOICES
Flutes or the newer tulip glass shapes
— bubbles are retained longer in these
formats, as opposed to the coupe glass
that have historically been used.
SAVOUR MANITOBA | WINTER 23 11
