Sparkling Wine Gear

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Sparkling wine is the bottle people are most nervous to open and most likely to waste. With the right stopper and a little technique, you can open Champagne quietly and safely, and still enjoy the bubbles two days later.

At a glance

Pick	Product	In one line
Best stopper	Le Creuset Champagne Crown Sealer	Low profile, fits on a fridge shelf	Price →
Best value stopper	KLOVEO Champagne Stopper	Locking stopper that resists leaks	Price →
Easiest to use	Rabbit Champagne and Wine Sealer	Snaps on with one hand	Price →
Best for keeping bubbles longest	Coravin Sparkling	Repressurizes the bottle with CO2	Price →
Best glass	Riedel Veritas Champagne Wine Glass	A tulip shape that shows aroma, not just bubbles	Price →

Serve sparkling wine cold, at 45 to 48°F (7 to 9°C). Twenty minutes in an ice bucket with water and ice chills a bottle faster than an hour in the fridge.

My picks

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Best stopper

Le Creuset Champagne Crown Sealer

Type: Press-fit sealer
Keeps bubbles: A few days
Best for: Home use

It seals firmly, is easy to put on with one hand and is short enough to fit on a standard fridge shelf, which many stoppers are not.

Watch outA sealer slows the loss of bubbles; it does not stop it completely.

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Best value stopper

KLOVEO Champagne Stopper

Type: Locking stopper
Material: Stainless steel
Best for: Everyday use

A locking stopper grips under the lip of the bottle, so it stays put even with the pressure of sparkling wine. Good value, often sold in packs.

Watch outMake sure it clicks fully into place before you put the bottle away.

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Easiest to use

Rabbit Champagne and Wine Sealer

Type: Snap-on sealer
Works on: Sparkling and still wine
Best for: Quick everyday use

Simple, quick, and it works on still wine too. Ideal if you want one stopper for every open bottle.

Watch outBest for keeping bubbles a day or two, not longer.

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Best for keeping bubbles longest

Coravin Sparkling

Type: Pressurized stopper
Keeps bubbles: Up to about 2 weeks
Best for: Expensive Champagne

If you open good Champagne and want a glass a night, Coravin Sparkling adds pressure back into the bottle so the wine stays lively for much longer than a normal stopper allows.

Watch outHigher cost, plus CO2 capsules.

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Best glass

Riedel Veritas Champagne Wine Glass

Shape: Tulip
Material: Machine-made crystal
Dishwasher: Yes

Narrow flutes show off the bubbles but hide the aroma. A tulip glass with a wider bowl lets you smell the wine, which is how many sommeliers serve good Champagne today.

Watch outTaller than a flute, so check your cabinet height.

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A note from the floor

To open a bottle safely, keep your thumb on the cork the whole time. Loosen the cage, but leave it on. Hold the bottle at 45 degrees, pointed away from people, and turn the bottle, not the cork. You want a soft sigh, not a pop. A loud pop means you lost bubbles.

How to choose

For everyday Prosecco or Cava, any good locking stopper is enough. For good Champagne you want to enjoy over a week, Coravin Sparkling is worth it. For glasses, choose a tulip over a narrow flute, or simply use a good white wine glass.

Questions guests ask me

Does a spoon in the bottle keep Champagne fizzy?

No. It is a myth. Use a real sparkling stopper and keep the bottle cold.

How long does Champagne last after opening?

With a good stopper in the fridge, usually 2 to 3 days with pleasant bubbles. With Coravin Sparkling, much longer.

Flute or coupe?

Neither is ideal. Coupes lose bubbles fast and flutes hide aroma. A tulip-shaped glass is the best of both.

Written by Márcio

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