You can achieve the ideal conditions for both by investing in a wine refrigerator for your short-term storage and following the tips above for long-term storage. We provide helpful articles and resources that make it easy for people to bring the wine lifestyle into their homes.
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Wine Writing Team on November 23, 0 Comments. How long can an unopened bottle be stored? Should champagne be stored on its side or upright? Remember too that the bottle will only stay chilled for as long as it remains in the fridge.
After that it will start to warm up — no such problem with an ice bucket. Alternatively, for a picnic say, a cooler bag can be extremely useful. Champagne will keep in the fridge for several weeks so you can always have some handy, chilled to just the right temperature. But try not to open the fridge door too often or the resulting temperature changes could have an effect on the Champagne.
So too could the smells in your fridge if you leave the bottle in there for too long. After about two months, there is a risk that these will seep in through the cork and spoil the taste of the Champagne. Restaurant cold stores suffer from the same problem. If the environment is too humid, the cork can get mouldy and disintegrate. As a general rule, the principles for lengthy storage above apply even for the short-term. If the Champagne is to be consumed shortly after purchase, it can be kept in the fridge for up to a month.
In fact, Champagnes are best stored upright regardless if they are to be quickly consumed. The pressure within the bottle is more than sufficient to keep the cork moist in the short term. Most fridges today also feature dehumidifiers to reduce mould. If you are serving it right out of the fridge, let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before opening.
Remember also that excessive noises can cause the bottles to vibrate, which disturbs the wine. Try to find a place that is well insulated from sound. Unlike other wines, Champagne is notoriously difficult to store. Not only do you have to take into account oxidisation, but you also have the release of carbon dioxide, which creates bubbles.
Eventually, Champagne loses its bubbles and the pleasure that comes with it. That said, whatever solution you opt for will only preserve some fizz for no more than 3 days. First and foremost, you should always put your Champagne back in the fridge. Carbon dioxide is more reactive in higher temperatures so more bubbles will produce when its warm. Stoppers are the best choice for storing Champagne after opening as they create a real seal.
Firstly, pumped stoppers contain a valve, which sucks the air out. Instead, we need to keep the air in and slow down the process of carbon dioxide release. As a matter of fact, you are best using a hinged hermetic stopper. Firstly, avoid the stoppers with two hinges that just hook onto the rim. However, it appears to perform remarkably well on most Champagne bottles.
Be sure that you choose one that works well. The build up of pressure can cause the stoppers to become projectiles and cause injuries when they shoot off at unfortunate moments. Once a Champagne cork regains its original shape, it becomes too large to push back in. Alternatively, keep a used wine cork close to hand and simply use this to create a seal. Sometimes the edges may need cutting into a point to help squeeze it in but otherwise, wine corks fit best. However, just be careful where you leave the Champagne.
A wine cork holds well but can risk shooting out under the intense pressure from the carbon dioxide. If you have neither a stopper or used cork, you can simply MacGyver yourself a seal with odds and ends around the kitchen. Ideally, a balloon works best as the rubber is quite durable. Alternatively, a sheet of plastic or several layers of cling film could work. Nevertheless, consider finishing the Champagne the next day at the very latest. There is a lot of debate as to whether the silver spoon trick actually works.
This is said to cool the Champagne even further and reduce the production of carbon dioxide. Nevertheless, there have been countless studies as to whether this actually works. The chemists who studied the effects of a silver spoon concluded that it made almost no difference than thin air. However, other studies suggest that it did indeed work.
Worst case scenario, you have nothing to create any form of seal. Well, fear not.
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