Thechampagne flute is a slender wine glass with a long leg, its high and elongated shape allows to preserve bubbles and aromas.
From this point of view, the champagne glass(flute) has everything to please. But beware, there are different types of flutes or wine glasses.
Explanations from a glass of champagne or more commonly from a flute:
The "piqué" is the precise anchor point for the effervescence and the rotation of the wines, the lower part of the glass in Champagne is the base that favors a supple and controlled swirl, it is called the "foot", the shoulder of the glass or flute suggests an indicative level of service and the upper part of the champagne glass tightens to intensify the aromas, also called the "buvant".
The glass(flute) thus made brings a beautiful distribution of the proportions, the harmony of the curves is there, the volumes and the broad zone of contact between the air and the wine are with the service of a magnified aromatic expression.
The horizontal spacing reveals the intensity and depth of rich and complex wines, while the vertical spacing precisely deploys the score of wines that are fresh and lively.
Let's summarize: To the eye, transparency that reveals the dress of the wine, on the surface to the nose the aromas and tasting in the mouth, lightness and finesse for a unique experience.