How to place glasses on the table? A recurring question

When we host a luncheon at home or have friends over for dinner, we always want everything to be perfect, our table to look attractive, and everything to be in its proper place. Which side do the glasses go on? How many should I place? These are some of the questions that arise.

📍 Where to place the glasses?

The first thing to know is that the glasses are placed in front and to the right of the plate. This allows each guest to easily access their glasses without cluttering the space.

🥂 How many glasses do you need?

Another aspect to consider is whether different dishes will be served, each with a different wine. In fact, you should place as many glasses as there are wines to be drunk, plus one for water. The placement of glasses on the table therefore depends partly on the number of drinks you will be enjoying during the meal. Typically, the table is set with one glass for water, one for white wine, one for red wine, and another for sparkling wine.

🧊 Possible glass arrangements

Place the glasses in a triangle

The water glass is placed first, always filled even when not in use, in line with the main knife. The glass of wine to be served first is then placed slightly diagonally upwards and to the right, while the other glass is placed counterclockwise to form a triangle.

If you have four glasses, start with the water, then place the other two diagonally outward to form the base of the triangle. Then, place the sparkling wine glass diagonally inward to complete the geometric shape.

Place the glasses in a straight line, diagonally or in an ellipse:

Another form of arrangement is to place the glasses in a line parallel to the plate (and the wine is served from the outside in). The glasses can also be placed diagonally or parallel to the plate, but forming a slight ellipse (curve).

If the meal is simpler or more informal, you can choose to place only two glasses: one for wine and one for water, to its left.

🏛️ The placement of glasses on the table: a political question

The placement of glasses on the table can be used to indicate the presence of a special occasion or event. For example, at a formal dinner, several glasses may be placed in specific locations to signal that an important meeting is taking place. In diplomacy, the placement of glasses on the table is given great attention. Depending on the number of glasses and their spatial arrangement on the tablecloth, messages can be conveyed about the formal nature of the dinner or the importance of the host.

🏅 The nature of the glasses chosen is also important:

The placement of glasses can also help set the tone of a meeting or social event and emphasize its importance. Additionally, certain types of glasses can be used to create an elegant or playful atmosphere. Whether it's crystal flutes for champagne toasts or colorful goblets for serving wine at parties, glasses can be an integral part of any social gathering. They play their part in a significant dinner.

🎄 How to place glasses for a Christmas meal?

For a Christmas dinner, glasses should be placed symmetrically on the tablecloth. Place white wine glasses on one side, and red wine glasses on the other. If you're serving sparkling drinks like champagne or prosecco, place them in the center of the table. For water glasses and beer mugs, leave space between each glass to allow all guests easy access. Finally, make sure everyone has their own glass—no sharing!

🍽️ Wine suggestions to accompany your meal

🍇 White wines from the Loire for starters:

Loire Valley white wines are perfect with light starters, fish, or seafood. Here are some suggestions available on Laboxavin:

• Le Petit Lieu Dit Val de Loire : A fresh and aromatic white wine, ideal to start the meal with seafood or fresh cheeses.

• Quincy Domaine Paepegeay : A lively and floral Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire, perfect to accompany a fish or shellfish starter.

🍷 Côtes du Rhône red wines:

Côtes du Rhône red wines, such as Beaumes de Venise, are rich and spicy, perfect for pairing with grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes. Here's a suggestion:

• Beaumes De Venise Pierre Rougon : This red wine has a beautiful structure with spicy aromas, ideal for grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes.

🍷 Red wines from Bordeaux:

Bordeaux wines are often elegant and complex, perfect for red meat dishes or mature cheeses. Here are some suggestions:

• Graves Château De Vimont : A red Bordeaux wine, with aromas of black fruits and a silky texture, ideal for accompanying grilled meats or mature cheeses.

• Lalande De Pomerol Château Béchereau : This elegant Bordeaux offers aromas of ripe red fruits and a beautiful length on the palate, perfect for meats in sauce or stews.

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