Champagne is best served at which temperature range?

• A. 60-65 Fahrenheit
• B. 32-40 Fahrenheit
• C. 70-75 Fahrenheit
• D. 43-50 Fahrenheit

Answer: (D)

Champagne is a sparkling wine, and temperature shapes how its acidity, aromas, and bubbles come across. Chilling it to a cooler but not icy point helps preserve lively acidity and keeps the bubbles fine and persistent, while also letting aromas show without being overwhelmed by warmth. About 43-50°F (roughly 6-10°C) hits that balance, delivering crisp freshness, approachable fruit and notes, and a pleasing mousse. If it’s much colder, around 32-40°F, aromas and flavors recede and the wine can feel overly harsh despite the tight bubbles. If it’s warmer, around 60-75°F, the acidity seems muted and the flavors can feel rounder or flatter, with the bubbles losing some sparkle. So the 43-50°F range is the sweet spot for Champagne.