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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Dave B Feb 6th 2006 6:50PM

I have a Krug non-vintage Grand Cuvee which we received for our wedding in 1987. It has been stored in a wine cooler since then and seldom moved. Can I still hold it or should I drink it and what is it worth retail? I would appreciate it if anyone knows. I also haave 11 bottles of 1970 Chateau Latour and a coouple of bottles of 1970 Lafite Rothschild purchased in 1974. I would appreciate it if someone could also give me the same info on those bottles. How long should they breathe before drinking?

Dave B Feb 6th 2006 6:54PM

Could someone provide me with the approximate value of the following wines. They have been maintained in a wine cooler and seldom moved. I would like the approx retail value and whether or not they are drinkable. Also, how long should I let them breathe when I open them.
Non-vintage Krug purchased in 1987
1970 Lafite Rothschild purchased in 1974
1970 Chateau Latour purchased in 1974
1979 Chatreau Palmer purchased in 1983
1978 MOuton Rothschild purchased in 1984

Thanks

John07801 Feb 6th 2006 6:58PM

At Cafe La Haye, just off the Sonoma plaza, I had a Kir Royale: a glass of champagne with a splash of Cream de Cassis, a berry liqueur. But don't waste good champagne.

Suzanne Feb 6th 2006 6:59PM

My favorite champagne is Tattinger-Rose-1993 OUTSTANDING!!!!! Would be fantastic on Valentine's day!!!!!

Sam Colridge Feb 6th 2006 7:16PM

The best that I have had is Louie Rodher Cart Blanc but I can't find it any more. Can anyone help???

Sam Colridge Feb 6th 2006 7:17PM

The best that I have had is Louie Rodher Cart Blanc but I can't find it any more. Can anyone help???

Manny Feb 6th 2006 7:25PM

yeah there are a few pretty good american sparkling wines out there but nothing can compare to a good french REAL champagne. And you don't have to spend alot to buy yourself a french bottle , like i read earlier Veuve Clicquot can't be beat for the price. And for those who keep saying "yeah this champagne is really good its got alot of bubbles". Its not how many bubbles its got but how small the bubbles are, in which you can see and taste a good champagne. But as long as you enjoy whatever you're drinking ; who cares really where it comes from and how much it is. Champagne is a drink that instantly brings a smile to anybody drinking it , thats all that matters

Chris Feb 6th 2006 7:42PM

Agree with Liz; Grande Dame is my favorite also.

Too bad about Milton Friedman (read a lot of his stuff in my undergraduate days at Penn). The best I can say is, I'm not surprised. No wonder he's such a hero in the neo-con world (accent on the con).

Duane & Wendy Feb 6th 2006 7:44PM

I like the Dom Perignon Rose, we each drank a whole bottle each (two bottles,two people)...and no hangover the next day. I'd pay good money for that.

Charli Eaton Feb 6th 2006 7:50PM

Taittinger is indeed a wonderful champagne that is very popular in Palm Springs, to Michael Kline that was asking. Call Melvyns at Ingleside Inn out there and ask where you can get the particular vintage you are seeking. Piper Sonoma cannot be beat for the lower priced end.