MANIFESTO FOR THE ART OF OPENING A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE WINE WITH LA CLAYE

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Fabrice SOMMIER

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Champagne, a universal symbol of celebration, refinement and the French art of living, deserves an opening and service that match its prestige.

Using claye to open a bottle of champagne offers an elegant and distinctive alternative, transforming a simple act into a unique sensory and artistic experience.

This manifesto aims to promote this method, highlighting its technical qualities, its roots in tradition and its contribution to the influence of French excellence.

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A RITUAL OF SHARING THROUGH SUBLIMATED SERVICE

Until now limited to a classic opening, LACLAYE ® comes to magnify this long-awaited moment when the cork, trapped in its case, prepares to escape with a soft sigh. The guests, gathered around a table, hold their breath, the hand, delicate but firm, grasps the bottle and with a skillful movement, the wire cage is undone. The sound of the opening is shared like a promise of joy, an effervescence that comes to celebrate the moment.

Opening a bottle of champagne with a claye is a delicate and precise process. Its use allows for optimal control of internal pressure, thus preserving the finesse of the bubbles and the integrity of the aromas.

It is no longer just an opening, it is a tribute to wine, its history and those who taste it.

The pleasure of seeing the bottle and its label on the table already tells a story, the promise of a unique sensory experience. The bottle becomes the symbol of an encounter, of a celebration to come. We can already imagine the sound that is released, followed by the gentle murmur of wine pouring into glasses, a prelude to moments of conviviality.

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CALL TO ACTION

This manifesto is aimed at professionals, the most enlightened amateurs, as well as the most nenvies, curious and in search of authenticity.

It calls for a rediscovery of the art of opening and serving champagne with LACLAYE ®.

By embracing this method, each celebration becomes an opportunity to savor not only an exceptional drink, but also to participate in a rewarding and lasting tradition. May each opening be a tribute to the heritage of champagne and a promise of shared moments, etched in memory. Opening a bottle of champagne is a moment of celebration and joy. However, the method chosen for this action can significantly influence the experience.

Using LACLAYE ® to open a bottle of champagne deserves to be considered both an artistic and practical gesture, offering an elegant and efficient alternative to the simply manual method.

Opening a bottle of champagne with a claye represents a perfect fusion of tradition, creativity, and sustainability. This method preserves the quality of the beverage, offers a captivating visual experience, and promotes the influence of French excellence. 

It's time to make opening a bottle of champagne an elegant act by offering it a serving ritual that celebrates it in all its nobility.

FABRICE SOMMIER

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MOF Sommellerie 2007

Elu personnalité de l'année 2025 par La Revue du Vin de France

Président de l'Union de la Sommellerie Française

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