Vintage French Champagne Bucket

A champagne bucket, also known as a champagne cooler or champagne chiller, is a vessel specifically designed to hold and chill bottles of champagne or sparkling wine. It is a popular accessory used for special occasions, celebrations, or formal dining settings.

A typical champagne bucket is made of a durable material that can retain the cold temperature of the ice and water used for chilling. The design of a champagne bucket often features a wide, cylindrical shape with enough depth to accommodate a bottle of champagne along with ice. Some buckets may have handles for easy transportation, while others are designed with a more decorative and ornate style.

To use a champagne bucket, you typically fill it with ice and add water to create a cold environment. The bottle of champagne is then placed inside the bucket, allowing the ice and water to surround it and maintain a chilled temperature. This helps to keep the champagne at an ideal serving temperature and preserves its bubbly characteristics.