Definition: Champagne whisk

Also known as a batteur, mosser or swizzle stick in English-speaking countries, the champagne whisk is simply a tool that should not exist but was designed to degas poor-quality sparkling wines. By rotating it rapidly between two fingers, it removes the carbon dioxide contained in sparkling wines. Needless to say, using it on good products destroys years of work and careful attention to making the wine sparkling in a matter of seconds. Those who cannot stand bubbles should opt for a still wine.