Champagne tastes better with bigger bubbles, study finds

Larger bubbles, about 3.4mm across, enhance the release of aerosols into the air above the glass, say experts

Bigger bubbles could make your champagne taste better this Christmas, research has found.

It was long thought that a steady stream of tiny bubbles in a glass of champagne was a sign of quality. But researchers in France's Champagne-Ardenne region have found that larger bubbles may actually improve the way a sparkling wine tastes.