How to Open and Pour a Bottle of Champagne Safely

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with a really well chilled bottle of champagne.

   If it's not chilled enough, it will foam a lot on opening.
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   Step 2: Take off the foil wrapper.

   , Put your hand on top of the bottle, and over the cork.
   
   Hold it securely. , Slowly start to untwist it.
   
   Make sure to keep your thumb securely on the cork. , Keep you hand on top of the cork. , What you need to twist is the bottle.
   
   While you are still holding the cork on tightly with your thumb, hold the bottle and twist from the base of the bottle.
   
   As you twist, you will start to feel the cork slowly coming out at the top.
   
   It will pop into your hands.
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   Step 3: Start being careful at this point.

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   Step 4: Pull the small wire forward.

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   Step 5: Take off the wire cage.

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   Step 6: Do not twist the cork.

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