How to Open a Bottle of Champagne

John Fischer of the Culinary Institute of America demonstrates how to open a bottle of champagne just in time for the holidays! (6:44)

Did you know it was illegal to call sparkling wine that isn’t from Champagne France “champagne”? It is! Don’t turn yourself into the local police yet though because it isn’t strictly enforced here in the U.S. as it has been in Europe.

Two important lessons about opening champagne we learn in this video is about how to open a bottle safely and why it’s important to make as little a “popping” sound as possible when removing the cork. Happy holidays!