Global Champagne Day 2026: How to drink Champagne like you've been doing it all your life (Credit: Unsplash)
\n\nChampagne has its own mini universe of vocabulary which can make for an intimidating experience for the nouveaux lot of drinkers. With Global Champagne Day falling on the weekend – nonetheless right in the middle of the festive stretch – a crash course on the art savouring the bubbly, feels imperative. For starters, if you prefer something crisp and dry, look for Brut Nature, Extra Brut or Brut, which generally range from bone-dry to dry. If a softer, fruitier sip is what you're after, an Extra Dry Champagne is actually sweeter than Brut, despite the misnomer. And for all other nuances, read on.
\n\nOne of Champagne's greatest strengths is how well it works with food. Its acidity and bubbles are actually perfect to cut through rich, fatty dishes. In the same breath, its freshness makes it an excellent companion to delicate flavours. Oysters, prawns, smoked salmon and sushi are classic choices, particularly with a crisper pours like Blanc de Blancs.
\n\nIf you're going for a richer vintage champagne though, be assured that it can hold its own alongside more heavy duty options…
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