Fizz Champagne Stopper

A champagne stopper is a closure made to reseal an opened bottle of sparkling wine. Esplanda's Fizz Champagne Stopper is sold as merchandise, not as a wine, so it has no tasting notes, vintage or ageing profile. This copy covers how stoppers of this kind are used. Sparkling wine loses its fizz quickly once opened, because the dissolved carbon dioxide escapes. A stopper like this is meant to hold the bottle's pressure so the remaining wine keeps more of its bubbles. Most champagne stoppers have a hinged clamp or wings that grip under the bottle's lip and press a rubber or silicone seal into the neck. Check the product photos for the exact design and materials, since those aren't listed here. For best results, use it on a bottle of Champagne, cava, prosecco, crémant or another sparkling wine, and put the bottle back in the fridge straight away. Colder wine holds its carbonation better. A resealed bottle usually keeps its fizz for a day or two at best, and a stopper can't bring back bubbles that have already gone. Fit it with the bottle neck dry, and push the seal down firmly before locking the clamp. Don't point the bottle at anyone while it's under pressure.