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I have a few questions about champagne, and wine.
When dining formally, I believe it is common etiquette to first take a bottle of champagne once at the table, and aperitifs, such as Martinis have been finished, if these have been carried to the table. However, as no food is to be eaten, or even decided upon at this stage, except perhaps bread if the home/restaurant/hall is austerely following etiquette. I wondered firstly what type of Champagne would be good to order at this stage; my feeling is perhaps a Dom Perignon, or a Bollinger would be good, as they are reasonably light, and crisp, however, some would argue that a more pungent Champagne, such as Veuve Clicqout, or Moet e Chandon would be more appropriate, any opinions, or if anyone knows for sure, what is the correct etiquette.
In addition, what sorts of food would you say go well with the various Champagnes if carrying the drink forward to the main meal, which I believe is acceptable, although obviously wine is preferable.
In addition, is it acceptable to change to red wine after the champagne, or is the bad etiquette?
Finally, after the meal, is it possible to drink digestifs other than cognac, or would this be wrong?
Thanks,
When dining formally, I believe it is common etiquette to first take a bottle of champagne once at the table, and aperitifs, such as Martinis have been finished, if these have been carried to the table. However, as no food is to be eaten, or even decided upon at this stage, except perhaps bread if the home/restaurant/hall is austerely following etiquette. I wondered firstly what type of Champagne would be good to order at this stage; my feeling is perhaps a Dom Perignon, or a Bollinger would be good, as they are reasonably light, and crisp, however, some would argue that a more pungent Champagne, such as Veuve Clicqout, or Moet e Chandon would be more appropriate, any opinions, or if anyone knows for sure, what is the correct etiquette.
In addition, what sorts of food would you say go well with the various Champagnes if carrying the drink forward to the main meal, which I believe is acceptable, although obviously wine is preferable.
In addition, is it acceptable to change to red wine after the champagne, or is the bad etiquette?
Finally, after the meal, is it possible to drink digestifs other than cognac, or would this be wrong?
Thanks,