How to keep your wine and champagne fresh?

Whether it’s a full-bodied red wine, a crisp white, or a sparkling bottle of champagne, proper storage makes all the difference between a perfect glass and a disappointing sip. Luckily, there are simple ways to keep your drinks fresh longer, and Point-Virgule has the perfect partner-in-crime herefore: our handy wine and champagne stoppers.

Seal your bottle properly

Once a bottle is opened, it comes into contact with oxygen. Too much oxygen can quickly flatten the taste of wine or champagne.

Solution: Use a high-quality wine or champagne stopper from Point-Virgule. Our stoppers create an airtight seal, keeping wine and champagne fresh for days, without losing bubbles or flavor.

Store at the right temperature

• Red wine: 15–18°C 

• White wine & rosé: 8–12°C 

• Champagne: 6–8°C 

Too warm, and wine or champagne can oxidize; too cold, and the flavors may be muted. Keep bottles in a cool, consistent environment away from direct sunlight.

Horizontal storage (for corked bottles)

Corked bottles are best stored horizontally to keep the cork moist and airtight. Screw caps and sparkling bottles are less sensitive.

Protect against odors

Wine and champagne absorb surrounding smells. Avoid storing bottles near strong foods, cleaning products, or perfumes. Always seal bottles properly with a stopper to maintain flavor.

Open only what you need

Pour only what you plan to drink. The less the bottle is exposed to air, the longer the quality lasts. Champagne retains its bubbles longer, and wine keeps its aroma and taste with a proper stopper.

With a few smart habits you can enjoy your wine and champagne longer. With Point-Virgule wine and champagne stoppers, every bottle stays perfectly sealed, so every glass tastes as fresh and delightful as the first pour.