Large Stainless steel bucket

This large champagne cooler from Rare Champagne is made of stainless steel and wears the colours of the house: black and gold. It is meant as a companion for larger gatherings, as it has room to chill several bottles at once. If you are entertaining, you have everything in one place and do not need to keep going back to the fridge.

For a good result, fill the bucket with ice and water rather than just ice. That way the bottle is in contact with the cold all round and reaches the right drinking temperature of 8 to 10 °C in about 20 minutes. This applies to most champagnes, although for mature vintages a degree or two warmer is fine. The bucket makes a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys serving champagne.