Riedel Sommeliers Vintage Champagne 4400/28 - 1 pcs.

A mature, vintage-dated champagne behaves differently from a fresh bottle from this year. Riedel has shaped this glass for exactly that character – a tulip form that holds on to the bubbles without smothering the complex, mature notes.

The Expert's Description

The Riedel Sommeliers Vintage Champagne 4400/28 is a hand-blown champagne glass from the Austrian glassmaker Riedel's Sommeliers line, made from crystal glass. Unlike the wider Sparkling model in the same line, the Vintage Champagne glass is shaped as a tall, narrow tulip, built specifically for vintage champagne. Bubbles rise more slowly in a tulip shape than in a flat coupe, giving the mature, complex aromas more time to unfold. Take a look at our range of Champagne & Sparkling if you need the bottle.

Design & Material

The tall, narrow tulip shape is hand-blown with a slight taper at the top that holds the bubbles longer than an open coupe would. The stem is drawn long so your hand doesn't warm the champagne unnecessarily.

Use & Recommendation

The glass is built for mature, vintage-dated champagne, where the complex notes need a tulip shape that holds on to the bubbles. Always wash by hand in warm water, never in a dishwasher – the hand-blown crystal is too thin for machine washing.

Specifications

Name: Riedel Sommeliers Vintage Champagne 4400/28 - 1 pc.
Producer/Brand: Riedel
Collection/Series: Sommeliers
Country: Austria
Material: Crystal Glass
Production Method: Hand-blown
Capacity/Volume: 33 cl
Dimensions: Height 245 mm
Quantity per Set/Pack: 1 pc.
Care: Hand Wash Recommended

Did You Know?

The wide flute many people associate with Champagne is actually a fairly recent phenomenon – the tulip shape this glass is built on is older and was originally the preferred form for bringing out a champagne's complex aromas.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riedel Sommeliers Vintage Champagne 4400/28 - 1 pc.

Is the Vintage Champagne glass hand-blown?

Yes, the glass is hand-blown in crystal glass as part of Riedel's Sommeliers line, where the tulip shape is built specifically for mature champagne.

Which drink suits the glass best?

The glass is built for mature, vintage-dated champagne. Take a look at our range of Champagne & Sparkling if you need the bottle.

Can the glass go in the dishwasher?

No, always wash it by hand in warm water. The hand-blown crystal is too thin for a dishwasher.

Does the glass make a good gift?

Yes, a hand-blown tulip glass is a natural gift for anyone who loves a mature, complex champagne.

Why is the glass shaped like a tulip rather than a flute?

The tulip shape holds on to the bubbles better than a flat coupe, while also giving the champagne's mature, complex aromas room to unfold.

Where can I see the rest of Riedel's glass range?

You'll find the full range in our selection of Riedel Glass.