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10 Champagne flutes to bring out the best in your bubbly

When it's time to celebrate, do it with style.
Ben Dearnley

Champagne is the beverage of choice for celebrations and special occasions, so it’s worth investing in a set of stylish Champagne flutes to bring style and class to your toast.

Crystal glasses don’t come cheap, but they equal durability and elegance. And when it comes to the shape, tall and narrow flutes ensure your bubbles last the distance, while tulip-shaped glasses with wider middles and tapered tops allow you to fully appreciate the aromas of your Champagne. Whether you choose glasses with cut-glass decorations or simply come unadorned is a matter of taste.

These are our favourite Champagnes for celebrating.

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Elegance Champagne Classic Flutes, set of 2 from Waterford, $130

Elegance Champagne Classic Flutes, set of 2 from Waterford, $130, available from Amara.

When you want a simple yet refined Champagne glass, look no further. This pair of flutes feature a V-shaped plunge at the bottom of the bowl for an elegant profile. Expect classy sipping sessions to come.

Timeless Champagne Flute, set of 6 from RCR Crystal, $62

Timeless Champagne Flute, set of 6 from RCR Crystal, RRP $100, available from Peter’s of Kensington.

For those who like a little extra embellishment, these are the flutes of choice. Made in Italy from lead-free crystal glass, they add sparkle to any occasion. Bonus: they’re dishwasher-safe.

Ambassador crystal Champagne flute from Lobmeyr, $186

Ambassador crystal Champagne flute from Lobmeyr, $183, available from Matches Fashion.

For those who like their Champagne with a side of history, this trumpet-shaped glass is a replica of a design by renowned 20th-century Austrian architect Oswald Haerdtl, created for a 1925 Art Deco exhibition held in Paris. For lovers of clean lines and sleek silhouettes.

Hipped Champagne flute, $12, from West Elm.

An excellent affordable option that combines clear glass with an hourglass silhouette. For those who prefer to dip, rather than dive, into their Champagne stemware investments.

Ardan Mara flute pair, $139, from Waterford

Ardan Mara flute pair, $139, from Waterford.

Be prepared for the “where did you get these?” inquiries from your guests. The elegant design of these flutes, inspired by the rugged Irish coastline, are an example of the fine stemware that has typified the Waterford brand.

Sommeliers Champagne from Riedel

Veritas Champagne Glass from Riedel, set of 2, RRP $120, available from Peter’s of Kensington.

Follow your nose. The egg-shape design allows the Champagne aromas to rise and accumulate at the top of the glass for maximum enjoyment. Riedel’s Veritas range is made from machine-blown crystal, which means drinkers can access their varietal-specific stemware at an accessible price point.

Fluted crystal Champagne glass from Richard Brendon, $183, available from [Matches Fashion]

Fluted crystal Champagne glass from Richard Brendon, $183, available from Matches Fashion.

This mouth-blown crystal glass from the London design house features an elegant fluted exterior and a slender stem. Simply stunning.

Globe Champagne Flute, set of 2 from Wedgwood

Globe Champagne Flute, set of 2 from Wedgwood, $119, available from Myer.

A rounded bowl, a tall, fine stem – these Champagne glasses are about as classic as you can get, for toasts for the now and for the future.

Earlswood Flute, set of 6 from Royal Doulton, $299

Earlswood Flute, set of 6 from Royal Doulton, $299, available from Myer.

Looking for a Champagne-glass set to invest in? This set of six flutes take the prize for their beautiful cut-glass design, with extra detail at the base. Because if you’re going to uncork that bottle of bubbles, you best make an occasion of it.

Vera Wang Infinity Toasting Flute Pair, #129

Vera Wang Infinity Toasting Flute Pair, $129, from Wedgwood.

Trust Vera Wang to design a Champagne glass for lovers. The bridal couture designer’s collaboration with Wedgwood includes this pair of distinctive flutes adorned with an infinity-symbol knotted-loop design and a silver-plated stem and base.

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