In this episode of the on-line butler school Simeon Rosset looks at the correct way to open a Champagne bottle. This is a simple skill but invaluable to any butler or wine waiter. #butler #butlerschool #champagne
Great video! Definitely an important and practical skill for any professional waiter to have. There is nothing worse than everyone hearing a loud pop while opening a case of Veuve for a toast while someone is giving an important speech. I have since moved on in careers, but when my wife and I do order a bottle, I usually challenge our waiters to open it silently. If they've never done it, I walk them through it.
Otherwise for the 1st timers, simply unscrew the cage off and throw it away, shake the bottle for a second as much as u can and place it on the floor and run
thats not the right way to do; you should hold the bottle at the bottom and at an angle of ~45° and then, while twisting the bottle forth and back simply hold the cork calmly and stable - looks much better and this way you will open it smoothly and without any splashing or popping EVERY TIME!
If you are using gloves this is not practical as the bottom of the bottle will be damp or wet. I know that is indeed how the French do it. But personally I think it is rather showy. It is not hard to open so I don't feel the need for extra torque. I wish to open it quietly with no one noticing me so I endeavor to hide my actions from the guests.
@@RossetBespokeButlers Because there is a chance the cork may pop at the moment you are not holding/covering it. Such a moment is inevitable when removing the cage.
@@bennygeypens it is possible and if you wish to stay on the safe side then feel free to leave on the cage. but I have opened 1000's of bottles and this had never happened to me. The bottle must be correctly chilled and not shaken as this would make it a lot more likely to behave differently.
