Thursday, May 31, 2012

Bubbles and Buffalos!

It had been said that the first Champagne glasses trace back to Greek Mythology. These first 'coupes' were footed glasses which widened towards the rim, supposedly molded after the breast of Helen of Troy.

Centuries later, Marie Antoinette- the Queen of France- decided it was time to create a new glass and molded them after her own breasts. The new shape was completely different as she was...more well endowed...than Helen of Troy.

Today, the glasses we use are designed to enhance the smells and aromas of the wine and to help hold onto the bubbles.

NV Chandon Brut Classic with a plate of "Buffalo" Frog Legs. On the Rooftop at Perch, Downtown Los Angeles. À la vôtre!


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