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  <title>Champagne Glasses</title>
  <published_at>Fri Nov 30 15:35:00 -0800 2007</published_at>
  <link>http://www.chow.com/stories/10824</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
  <short_description>Celebrate with bubbles</short_description>
  <long_description>Celebrate with bubbles.</long_description>
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  <author>Michele Foley</author>
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<h1>Champagne Glasses</h1>
<h3>Celebrate with bubbles</h3>
<p class="author">By Michele Foley</p>

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	<p>Whether we&#8217;re talking czars or rock stars, bubbly is a go-to party drink. With champagne season in full swing, CHOW picks out some glasses that give this special wine the wrapping it deserves.</p>


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	<p><a href="http://www.crystalclassics.com/tritan/barware/0023111219.htm"><strong>BAR SPECIAL CHAMPAGNE SAUCER</a> <br />$17.99 each</strong><br />
Some say the saucer glass, or coupe, originated from a mold taken from Marie Antoinette&#8217;s breast. More likely it was invented earlier, for English nobility. These <a href="http://www.schott-zwiesel.com/index_e.htm">Schott Zwiesel</a> coupes add a pretty, old-fashioned touch to parties and are a great choice for champagne cocktails.</p>


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	<p><a href="http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestyle-gems/search/search/product/insideout-collection-champagne-glas/?tx_ttproducts_pi1%5BbackPID%5D=544&#38;swords=champagne"><strong>INSIDEOUT CHAMPAGNE GLASS</a> <br />$60 for a set of two</strong><br />
These tall, cylindrical vessels by designer <a href="http://www.alissiamt.com/">Alissia Melka-Teichroew</a> look like water glasses. But when filled, the negative space reveals a traditional champagne flute nesting inside. Because the champagne doesn&#8217;t come in contact with your hands, it stays cold longer.</p>


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	<p><a href="http://www.lekkerhome.com/CollectionDetails.asp?CollectionID=75"><strong>MOYA CHAMPAGNE FLUTE</a> <br />$22 each</strong><br />
Reminiscent of art nouveau curves, these elegant flutes from <a href="http://www.lsa-international.com/">LSA International</a> are a beautiful way to mark a special occasion. Their heavy bases make them more stable, and the bowls of the glasses go deep into the stems, so bubbles take longer to travel to the top, creating a pretty effect.</p>


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	<p><a href="http://www.juliska.com/our-collections/glassware/drinkware/champagne-amalia/brianna-champagne-saucer-34-2.html"><strong>BRIANNA GLASS</a> <br />$84 each</strong><br />
This Juliska saucer may be a bit over<br />the top for some people. But others will enjoy its ornamental fanciness,<br />reminiscent of <a href="http://www.laurieleighantiques.com/pages/wineglasses.html">Victorian glassware</a>. Each saucer is handmade from lead-free glass. And because the lip turns out like a bell, you&#8217;ll be able to feel the bubbles<br />tickle your nose.</p>


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	<p><a href="http://www.shopgrounded.com/servlet/Detail?no=247"><strong>BOTANICAL CHAMPAGNE GLASS</a> <br />$59.99 for a set of six</strong><br /> 
Each glass from <a href="http://roostco.com/">Roost</a> is hand-etched with a different plant motif. And though these mouth-blown glasses may feel dainty, they&#8217;re not: They&#8217;re made from Pyrex and can go in the dishwasher.</p>


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	<p><a href="http://www.crystalclassics.com/tritan/fortissimo/0024112494.htm"><strong>FORTISSIMO CHAMPAGNE FLUTE</a> <br /> $15.99 each</strong><br />
The tulip-shaped flute has become the iconic champagne glass, and some will argue that you just don&#8217;t mess with an icon. These <a href="http://www.schott-zwiesel.com/index_2.htm">Schott Zwiesel</a> versions are made from lead-free crystal, a rougher surface than other types of glass, which helps create more bubbles.</p>


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	<p><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=140&#38;f=13227"><strong>POPS FLUTE</a> <br />$3.95 each</strong><br />
If you want all the benefits of a traditional flute but aren&#8217;t too keen on the look, there are now many modern twists, as in the straight lines and harder edges of this Crate and Barrel design.</p>


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	<p><a href="http://www.unicahome.com/p21603/float-pilsner-talldrinks-set-of-2-by-forsythe-and-macallen.html"><strong>FLOAT CHAMPAGNE FLUTE</a><br />$89 for a set of two</strong><br />
These stemless glasses from <a href="http://www.molodesign.com/">Molo</a> are innovative, sleek, and sturdy, made from scratchless borosilicate glass. No need for a coaster: The suspended-bowl design keeps condensation away from the table while creating a pretty beaded effect when the droplets of water gather on the outside of the bowl. These glasses can be used to serve hot drinks, too.</p>


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