Brut Champagne Christmas Ornament

111909 Inge-Glas of Germany

New for 2009 from the "Gourmet Christmas" Collection

Measures approximately 5 1/4", made of German mouth blown, hand painted glass.

Champagne has been an integral part of sports celebration since Moët et Chandon started offering their champagne to the winners of Formula 1 Grand Prix events. At the 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans, winner Dan Gurney started the tradition of spraying the crowd and each other. However, this opening will waste much of the champagne. To reduce the risk of spilling champagne and/or turning the cork into a dangerous projectile, a champagne bottle can be opened by holding the cork and rotating the bottle (rather than the cork). By using a 45 degree angle, the surface of the champagne has the maximum surface area, thus minimizing the excessive bubbling. The cork can ease out with a sigh or a whisper rather than a pop. The flavor will be largely the same, irrespective of the method used, but the volume left in the bottle will differ. The whispering noise made while opening the bottle is sometimes named "le soupir amoureux" (loving whisper).

All Inge-Glas ornaments are mouth blown and handpainted in workshops in Germany, following the centuries-old-tradition. Inge-Glas offers superior Germany quality and true Heirloom treasures.