The Perfect Serve
A video series to answer all your questions about storing, opening, and serving a bottle of Moët & Chandon for the ultimate Champagne tasting experience. Make the most of every moment with Moët & Chandon.
Discover the Episodes
Pelayo Díaz
Kamo Mafokwane
Our Guests
Join Moët & Chandon ambassador Ethan Boroian and our special guests & Friends of the House, Kamo Mafokwane and Pelayo Díaz as they reveal pro tips and fun facts to help you best enjoy your bottle of Moët & Chandon.
Ethan Boroian hosts Pelayo Díaz and Kamo Mafokwane
Episode N°1
How to
chill a bottle ?
Tips
- Ideal temperature : 7-12°C (44.6-53.6°F)
Chill the bottle :
- 15-30 minutes in an ice bucket* (1/3 ice, 2/3 water) or
- 4 hours in the fridge
*Add a pinch of salt to the ice bucket to make it cool even faster
Episode N°2
How to
Open & Serve ?
Tips
- Wipe the chilled bottle with a towel
- Remove only the top of the foil
- While holding the cork, turn the bottle 6 times and let the cork pop gently into your hand
- Serve !
Episode N°3
How to Open & Serve Ice Impérial ?
Tips
- Wipe the chilled bottle with a towel
- Remove only the top of the foil
- While holding the cork, turn the bottle 6 times and let the cork pop gently into your hand
- Serve first, then add 3 ice cubes
- You can add a garnish as a final touch
- Enjoy !
Episode N°4
How to Store & when to Open a Bottle ?
Tips
- Chill in the fridge prior to serving
Store
- on its side
- away from light
- at a constant temperature
- Up to 24 months for non-Vintage Champagnes or 5 to 10 years for Grand Vintage
Episode N°5
What are the Different Bottle Sizes ?
Tips
3 sizes :
- Standard bottle : 750 mL, serves 6 glasses
- Magnum : 1.5 L, serves 12 glasses
- Jeroboam : 3 L, serves 24 glasses
Episode N°6
How to Pair Champagne & Food ?
Tips
- Focus on sensations and emotions
- Salty flavors accentuate the aromas of the champagne
- Try Moët Impérial & sushi
- Check out our Food & Wine guide at link for more
Episode N°7
How to Pair Champagne & Food ?
Tips
- Focus on sensations and emotions
- Look to contrast spiciness with sweetness
- Try Nectar Impérial & spicy food
- Check out our Food & Wine guide at link for more
Bonus
How to Pronounce Moët & Chandon ?
Tips
- Relax your jaw
- Warm up your voice with a little "Do Re Mi"
- Watch the video
- Repeat after us
- Chill your bottle
- Pop it open and enjoy !
