Coupe or Flute?

Do you have a preference? 

People feel very strongly about their glass of choice for champagne, prosecco or other bubbly beverages. 

Champagne flutes are a more recent glass shape development (1950's) and many who enjoy bubbly or fizzy drinks feel that flutes preserve the bubbles (which is the point) better than a coupe and that the wine stays colder longer in a flute. 

Coupes are an iconic, even historical shape, as the coupe glass has been used for hundreds of years. Some feel that it should be the glass shape of choice for that very reason. Using a coupe definitely gives off a vintage feel or maybe the roaring 20's vibe. 

We like both and I also think that coupes can be used for mixed cocktails or other fun uses, like serving a sherbet or mousse dessert, if you prefer your champagne or prosecco in a flute. 

Delicious prosecco cocktail recipe here.

Most of our champagne flutes are clear glass and a classic shape but we have collected a few different coupes over the last couple of years. We have a beautiful set of vintage coupes that are fun for a special occasion.

Mollie purchased some pretty green glass ones that are perfect for multiple holiday tables. We found the red ones at the Target Dollar Spot and thought why not for Valentine's Day? 

We love a glass of bubbly and a nosh on the porch and spend a lot of time out there. For that reason these shatterproof coupes were a must have. We also have shatterproof flutes that we have had for years. It's about time to replace them and I have my eye on these. I'll probably freshen up our non-breakable champagne glasses before porch season gets here. 

So, what do you think? Coupe or Flute?