How to Cool Champagne in 10 Minutes: Life Hacks from Chef Sommelier

Why Does Speed Matter?

“In Dubai, a holiday begins suddenly: a call from friends, a spontaneous sunset at The Palm, or a sudden reason for a toast. Champagne should be ready instantly!”
— Ahmed Al Fassi, Chef sommelier at the Burj Al Arab Hotel

3 Express Methods From A Professional

❶ Ice Bath with Salt (7-8 minutes)

• Fill the bucket with ice
• Add 4 tablespoons of sea salt
• Fill with cold water until the bottle is covered
• Rotate the bottle every 2 minutes

Science: Salt reduces the freezing point of water (-18°C instead of 0°C).

❷ Wet Towel + Freezer (9-10 minutes)

• Wrap the bottle with a damp kitchen towel
• Put it in the freezer
• Set the timer! (no longer than 10 minutes)

Important: Exceeding the time limit = risk of explosion!

❸ Spinning in Ice Chips (6 minutes)

• Grind the ice in a blender
• Completely bury the bottle in the crumb
• Rotate intensively for 5-6 minutes

Ideal: For Piccolo format (187.5 ml)

What Never To Do (according to the sommelier version)

• Pour champagne with cold water without ice
• Use dry ice (damages the flavor)
• Put it in the freezer without a “shirt” (condensation washes off the label)

Optimal temperature: 8-10°C for brutes, 10-12°C for sweet varieties

Alternative for Dubai: Lightning Fast Delivery Of Already Chilled

The best way to avoid being in a hurry? Order already chilled champagne with delivery. Our couriers will deliver your order as soon as possible.

Top 3 Instant Champagne in Dubai:

1. Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut

→ Ideal for parties at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club

2. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

→ The gold standard for luxury dinners

3. Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé

→ A hit for romantic sunsets on The Palm

Order Chilled Champagne with Delivery in 30-40 Minutes

Emergency Case: The Guests Are Already Ringing the Doorbell!

• Take a wet cloth
• Wrap it around the bottle
• Set it to max cold in front of the air conditioner
• Turn on the turbo mode for 4 minutes