It goes without saying that most fine wines and Champagnes should only ever be served chilled and the traditional ice bucket is perfect for keeping your favourite fizz at the optimum temperature. There are quite a few alternative designs around these days and considering that a Champagne bucket or ice bucket can often be the centre-piece at a social gathering then it’s worth finding one which suits the occasion. Here are just a few of the many designs available:
Hammered Metal Effect Champagne Bucket – An original design, this large capacity ice bucket will keep your bottle perfectly chilled. Height 208 mm; Diameter: 215 mm; Weight: 450 grams
- £9.97 from DrinkStuff
Screwpull Champagne Bucket – A simple design ice bucket with offset handles so not too cold to the touch. From the Le Crueset Screwpull range of kitchen and bar accessories.
- £22.99 from CookInStyle
Glass Champagne Bucket – a clear heavyweight glass ice bucket with convenient moulded carry handles. This ice bucket will look spectacular as the centrepiece of any social gathering. Height: 245 mm; Diameter: 205 mm; Weight: 2.9kg
- £45.97 from DrinkStuff
Laurent Perrier Champagne & Bucket Gift – An avant-garde Champagne brand, this Laurent Perrier ice bucket has a handy carrying handle and branded plaque on the side.
- £60 from Heals
Rapid Ice wine & Champagne Cooler – This compact and stylish cooler comes with a special plate which you keep in the freezer and when the need arises you put the plate in the base. The effect is that it will chill a standard bottle of fizz in around 5 minutes which is ideal when you don’t have the time to wait several hours for your Champagne to chill in the fridge.
- £29.93 from DrinkStuff