It's been the vessel of choice for over 300 years, but will 2019 see the end of the champagne flute? Sommeliers around the globe are swapping out flutes for standard glasses, in order to improve the taste experience.
‘Don’t. Use. Flutes,” said wine expert Mike Bennie. “The narrow aperture of the glass and tall, slender shape actually do very little to enhance the drinking experience. A white wine glass is better for all fizzy wines; it lets aromas, bubbles and flavours express themselves more readily.”
The traditions surrounding Champagne have often focused on the bubbles, which are maintained for longer in the narrow flute. However, a growing appreciation for Champagne as a white wine in its own right has seen sommeliers start to make the switch to standard glassware for this premium product.
