Anyone who has ever been served Champaign in a saucer shaped coupe knows the difficulty in keeping the Champaign in the glass. The large circumference and shallow bowl creates a great risk of spilling. The main reason for the coupes acceptance is the creation of the glass. Marie Antoinette wanted to drink Champaign from a glass molded after her own breast. Makes one wonder who the flute was created after. With this intriguing story behind the glass the style stayed popular for quite a while till people started to prefer and use the champagne flute. The flute is a wise choice. It is much easier to maneuver and it allows you to watch the multitude bubble drift up the long narrow bowl. To ensure the wine produces the abundance of bubbles usually enjoyed in a glass of Champagne, make sure to wash you coupe or flute well and rinse away any remaining detergent.
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