Most Expensive Champagnes

by Gustad Mody (RSS feed)
Jan 30th 2006 at 3:02PM

Not including hard to find exotics, Krug, Clos du Mesnil 1995 tops the Forbes most expensive champagne list at $750 a bottle. Only 12,624 of the bottles were produced. Coming in at second is Bollinger Blanc de Noirs Vielilles Vignes Francaises 1997 at $400 a pop. Despite coming from the Pinot Noir grape, it is a fine golden color. Dom Pérignon Rosé 1995 make is in the top 3 of course at $350. Aromas of strawberries and cream show Dom’s style of delicacy and finesse.

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Jason Feb 6th 2006 4:36PM

Without question the best champagne for a fairly reasonable price $35-$45 is Moet and Chandon, Nectar Imperial (blue label). A bit sweeter than the White Star and slightly more expensive. Well worth the price!!! And for the record the White Star is just as good as Dom P and $100 cheaper. Trust me, my review is based on hundreds of bottles over the years.. Not just a bottle here and there... Enjoy

KGoodhart Feb 6th 2006 4:47PM

It's not champagne, it's sparkling wine, but Chandon (Napa Valley) is the BEST for the money I have ever drank....head to head against Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin (Brut) a very educated tongue MIGHT be able to tell the difference....but I can't....enjoy!!!

Godfrey S. Drake Feb 6th 2006 4:52PM

Is there a restaurant listing or website that carries the Krug($750) and it's locations. I am sure that consuming this could possibly bring an epiphany to ones' life

MIKE Feb 6th 2006 4:57PM

$750 a bottle for overpriced champagne???Gimme a break!!!! I'll drink a bottle of scotch whiskey or let alone a bottle of bourbon any day!!!!!

cathy G Feb 6th 2006 5:03PM

Andra is a ver good champag gor being a poor mans champagne..very tasty and goes down smooth

Lando Feb 6th 2006 5:07PM

I might start drinking it every week. Thanks for the post Steve.

Jim Feb 6th 2006 5:08PM

If you like Champagne, try Taittanger Comte de Champagne Rose, 1987. All else by comparison is merely something to wash your feet with.

Rebecca Feb 6th 2006 5:11PM

Piper Sonoma brut for under $15 a bottle? You must not live in PA where our State run Wine and Spirit Shppes sell it for $34. As Far as Asti Spumante, it is not Champagne, it is sparkling wine and a bit sweet to go with anything other than dessert. On the reasonable price Champagne( ok, technically, this is "sparkling wine" too) my pick is Korbel Natural. Not to dry, not too sweet, goes with everything.

Mary Novello Feb 6th 2006 5:11PM

Steve: Milton Friedman (note spelling) is very much alive and the past participle of "drink" is "drunk." And all the American/French consortium of sparkling wines are quite good.

Sara Feb 6th 2006 5:33PM

Tattingers can be ordered at fine liquor stores. Actually, ABC Liquors, a chain throughout Florida is very reliable. Tattingers also produces a champagne called Compte de Compte, a high end ($150 - 200 per bottle) but very delicious bubbly. Actually, regular Tattingers brut is available at BJ's (if they have a liquor store attached) for about $28 per bottle.

S. Watson Feb 6th 2006 5:37PM

Champagne is only called Champagne if it's from France..American bubbly is called sparking wine...rather a big difference, in bouquet also. For warm summer evenings one can't beat a rather moderately priced Tattinger Rose...enjoy!

Donna Feb 6th 2006 5:46PM

After working in the bar of a 5 star restaurant, and having the ability to try several different champagnes, I have come to the conclusion that Dom is over hyped. I found it bitter and not at all pleasing to the palate. If you are trying to impress someone and feel the need to buy an expensive champagne, go with the Perrier-Jouet La Fluer, either the rose' or the blanc. Both taste excellent, all in all, much better than Dom, and much less pretentious. And a bonus...Each bottle is handpainted, and a keepsake in itself.