International Champagne Day is celebrated every fourth Friday in October. One of the most exquisite and famous drinks in the world. It is synonymous with elegance, charm and taste.
origin
Champagne is a sparkling drink originating from the Champagne region (France). This drink is the appellation of origin for French sparkling wine.
It is estimated that it was discovered in the 12th century by the cellar master, the monk Dom Pierre Pérignon. He noticed small bubbles in the wine pressing against the bottle cap. When tasting the effervescent liquid, the origins of this exquisite drink emerge.
The key to a good glass of champagne
Aroma standards
- This is one of the essential qualities of good Champagne: It must be aromatic.
- To know whether the quality of this wine is good or not, you have to see whether it has evolved. This is because good Champagne must evolve over time, taking on different flavors and aromas as it sits in the glass.
- It should taste like fresh fruit (pear, lemon or apple) and combine them with other baking ranges, such as nuts, brioche or different baked products.
visual standards
- The bubbles in this drink should be very small and slowly surfaced. This fact is relevant because then the consumer can know the degree of blending and whether the Champagne in question has been aged for a long time.
- For this kind of wine to be of good quality, it must be light in color. Whether it is white champagne or rosé champagne, the color should be light.
- Also, a series of small bubbles accumulating in the glass is a good sign, Although this is not required. This shows that the drink is fresh and in good condition.
Flavor standard
- As for the taste, It can be said that high-quality champagne has a sense of freshness and leaves a long and delicious aftertaste in the drinker’s mouth. Also, it’s important that it has a fruity flavor.
- If this wine is of good quality It has a creamy texture and texture, Plus, it glides smoothly over the taste buds.
- The correct acidity is refreshing, non-irritating acidity.