A new standard for Champagne bottles? Champagne Telmont adopts lightest ever bottle
Having created and tested its lightest bottle yet, Champagne Telmont believes it can ‘drastically reduce’ the carbon emissions of the industry if it can encourage widespread adoption of the new design.
Together with French glassmaker Verallia, the house has successfully completed testing of the lightest Champagne bottle that weighs 800g (28.2oz) – which is 35g (1.2oz) lighter than today’s standard Champagne bottles.
While that might not sound much, the pressure created by sparkling wine inside the bottle makes it a technical feat, explains the brand. And – with less glass meaning less CO2 – every gram counts, says the brand.
