Why is Champagne known to be better in a magnum than in a regular 750 ml bottle?
Magnums offer size to aging a wine. During the aging of a magnum of Veuve Cliquot Champagne, the champagne is “breathing” though the cork and that gives those biscuity, yeasty notes which can be appreciated in fine French Champagne. A magnum of this cuvee reveals that it is quite dazzling with its wealth of aromas, and a deliciously long and powerful finish. This wine can accompany the most refined dishes. Try it with bass tartar or poached turbot served on a bed of fresh pasta. Then of course, when you have a magnum there is more for everyone! Tips for Storing, Chilling, Serving. When you store champagne, it is very sensitive to temperature and light, more so than most other wines. French Champagne should be stored in a cool, dark room such as an interior closet on a cool floor. Ideally it should be stored in a wine cooler. When I buy champagne, I shop at stores with a high product turnover. You do not want languishing bottles of champagne that might have been sitting on overheated sh
