Master sommelier Richard Hemming recommends using universal wine glasses over flutes to enhance Champagne's aroma and flavour.67 Pall MallFlutes are impractical and terrible for enjoying Champagne, said master sommelier Richard Hemming.The glasses became the standard because they are small and easy to use at large parties.Hemming said using a universal wine glass is the way to go for deeper Champagne appreciation.If you're sipping from Champagne flutes after popping the bottle, you're likely enjoying your bubbly the wrong way, said Richard Hemming, a master sommelier.Hemming knows his sparkling wine: He's the head of wine at 67 Pall Mall Singapore, a luxury, members-only wine club and restaurant.