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Pouring Wine into French Wine Glasses correctly
Nothing could be easier. But pay careful note
to the following points:
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do not let the wine fall from a height. Bring
the neck of the bottle close to the glass, so that the wine
flows gently and without gurgling, following the contours of the
glass.
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The neck of the bottle should not lean on the
glass.
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Take care to ensure that the last drop of
wine falls into the glass and not on the tablecloth.
To prevent this, rotate the bottle slightly, at the same time
lifting the neck, then wipe the neck immediately with a napkin
before serving the next guest (from left to right).
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If you use a napkin to handle the bottle
after removing it from an ice-bucket, take care not to conceal
the label, which is the wine's identity card.
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However, make sure glasses are never left
empty, though excess is to be avoided...
Choice of Wine Glasses
There are nearly as many different glasses as
there are wines. Some of the most frequently used are the
glasses for red Bordeaux, white Bordeaux, red Burgundy, white
Burgundy, Champagne, Alsace and Anjou.
 
The use of all these different glasses is
today becoming more and more obsolete because so many different
glasses only create additional expenses, and greater storage and
replacement problems. They are completely unnecessary.
All experts agree that one type of wine glass
is perfect for all wines, including Champagne. The perfect
glass is long stemmed, tulip-shaped, with the bowl the size of
an orange. It is clear and thin without heavy ornamentation.
As a matter of fact, any large glass or goblet is better than
the small, so-called "wine glass" that is in use in many homes
and restaurants. Serving wine in a water goblet is a good
idea when no regular wine glass is available.
Essential points:
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The wineglass should be large so that it is
never filled to the top
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The glass should be round in shape to allow
the wine to fill out. With a slightly narrower brim so that the
AROMA of the wine is concentrated and can be properly
appreciated by the nose
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It should have an elegant stem to prevent the
wine being overheated when the glass is held.
Important reminders:
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The glass is made for the nose and lips of your guests, and not
only for their eyes
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Thus you should avoid thick or colored glasses
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The ideal glass is made of fine crystal, s slender as possible,
and completely transparent
The lighting should be good enough to appreciate the color,
sparkle and translucency of the wine
A Word about cleanliness:
The glass must be spotlessly clean
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Watch out for traces of lipstick
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Rinse glasses in tepid water without detergent
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To wipe the glass use a clean dry cloth
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Watch out for any dust which may have collected on the shelf
For a grand vin, take a
large glass and fill it half full
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