Riedel Performance Champagne Set of 2
The Riedel Performance Champagne set of 2 is designed to give sparkling wines more depth and aromatic expression than a classic flute. Why not a narrow flute for Champagne? A flute that is too narrow limits aromatic development, while this Performance shape provides ample space for aroma, complexity, and mousse experience.
The glasses are designed by Georg Riedel and Maximilian Riedel and are part of the Performance series featuring optical impact technology.
The Performance Series
The Performance series was developed as a technological innovation within the Riedel range.
- Designed by Georg and Maximilian Riedel: 10th and 11th generation within the family business.
- Optical Impact Technology: subtle ribbed structure increases the inner surface of the wine.
- More aromatic expression: additional oxygen contact supports complexity.
- Grape and style-specific design: each bowl tailored to a specific wine category.
The ribbed structure is functional and stimulates both aroma development and the mousse experience.
Shape and Function for Champagne
This glass is designed to balance mousse, freshness, and aromatic intensity.
- Tulip-shaped bowl: combines aroma concentration with sufficient volume.
- Wider than a traditional flute: supports the development of aging aromas.
- Tapered opening: directs the wine controlled over the palate.
- Supports fine mousse: promotes an even rise of bubbles.
This shape is suitable for vintage Champagne, Blanc de Blancs, rosé Champagne, and high-quality sparkling wines made using the traditional method.
Material and Production
These glasses are premium machine-made, manufactured using an advanced production process.
- Premium machine-made crystal glass: high precision and uniform performance per glass.
- Ultra-thin bowl and rim: refined mouthfeel without a heavy glass rim.
- Lightweight design: comfortable and elegant in the hand.
- Strong despite thinness: unique production technique ensures durability.
- Dishwasher safe: suitable for practical use.
Premium machine-made means that the glasses are mechanically produced with the same design philosophy as handmade series, but with consistent quality and optimal balance.
Usage
The wider bowl allows Champagne to open up, allowing brioche notes, citrus, and ripe fruit to develop better than in a classic flute. The slightly tapered rim concentrates the aromas and ensures that freshness and tension are preserved. This enhances both young and mature Champagne.
The set is not only suitable for Champagne. Quality Crémant, Cava, or other sparkling wines made using the traditional method also show more complexity in this glass.
About Riedel
Riedel is an Austrian family business with a glass production tradition spanning over 260 years. The brand became internationally leading with the introduction of grape-specific glasses, where shape and content directly influence the taste experience. Under the leadership of Georg and Maximilian Riedel, the company continues to innovate with series like Performance, where design and technology combine to optimize wine expression.
