CRISTAL CAMPAGNE

[tomstevenson]

Curmy is right, but Champagne does not have to be kept on its side. I lie down all my wines, including Champagne, for economy of space and ease of access, but the head space in all sparkling wines is so saturated by CO2 that there is more than adequate humidity to keep the cork moist and thus swollen without having to worry about keeping it in contact with the wine. So if per chance you kept the bottle upright, don't worry. Consistent, cool temperature and darkness are far more important.

[This message has been edited by tomstevenson (edited 12-29-1999).]