How to Open a Bottle Of Champagne

Watch more Wine Drinking Education videos: The trick is to pop the cork with style and flairand without creating a dangerous projectile. Step 1: Make sure bottle is chilled Champagne is best opened when very cold, so make sure youre working with a wellchilled bottle. 43 to 48 degrees is ideal. Tip Put the bottle in a champagne bucket full of ice. To speed up the chilling process, add cold water and a little salt