I've had a bottle of champagne that I haven't used and I want to take it to a party, but I don't want anyone to get sick from it.
2006-11-18 14:02:59 · 14 answers · asked by tuayeg 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
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2006-11-18 14:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by hank 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good French Champagne Houses like Bollinger, Mumms, Piper, Roederer, Krug, Pol Roger, etc. on a vintage year will age indefinitely if kept on their side to keep the cork moist. If left upright for a month or so the cork can loose its mushroom qualities and the bubbles leave slowly and can let in air which can bring yeasts to form vinegar. I don't have to drink very good french champagne until it lays down for 10 years or more as the flavor develops so much richer, looses the sharpness and older-20 years or so develop a wonderful hint of vanilla, which goes so very well with the nuttiness of Ossetra Caviar whenever I'm lucky enough to get some.
my favorite years are '96' - 90 - 85 - '79' - 75 - '73' - 66 - '64'
Non vintage French can be drunk younger and will age too, especially the extra dry which is sweeter than the brut.
If left on it's side in a room that does not necessarily have to be cool, but not varying in temperature then it's still good, probably great. If you left it in the kitchen rack above the refrigerator then it's probably not good.
Take it YES! I like the response from the person who said take it anyway if it's bad it will make great vinegar with which to cook!
2006-11-18 16:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by Corkbouy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does Champagne Go Off
2016-09-30 00:41:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Champagne does not have a very long shelf life at all, Drink it sooner then later. When you open it you will be able to tell if it's still good by smell....
2016-03-25 21:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO way.. in fact, the older it is, the better it gets.. Havent you seen some old shows where the waiter brings out his "oldest" vintage wine from the cellar just to impress the couple at their anniversary? .. The only way it would be bad, is if it was processed bad from the start and it just wasnt a good year. But more than likely it isnt cause it was sold along with its brother bottles of the same year and if anyone complained, the retailer would have recalled that particular stock..
2006-11-18 14:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mintee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. It gets better with age, as long as it wasn't refrigerated. Once refrigerated, it should be drank within 2 months. It won't go bad, but it's just recommended.
2006-11-18 14:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately~ YES...
It will loose it's "fizz" and will taste really flat.
The bubbly won't be so bubbly!
Happy Celebrating!!
2006-11-18 14:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by StL Cards Family 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't go bad that way. It could get flat over time, but the wine should age nicely
2006-11-18 14:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the seal has been maintained, it should still be good. A poor seal may have let the bubbles escape.
2006-11-18 14:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by Carole 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long have you had it ? It is probably good and if its not you will be able to taste it immediately.
2006-11-18 14:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can go flat or turn to vinegar but it shouldnt hurt anyone, if its isnt good it can always be used in cooking, im sure they will appreciate the thought.
2006-11-18 14:05:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋