2007-09-27 07:43:56 · 4 answers · asked by thebear 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Non vintage "house" champagne (Moet, Veuve yellow label, etc) are best within 1-2 years of being released and meant to be drunk as such.
Good Vintage and Prestige Cuvees (Dom, Grande Dame, etc) will last much longer if stored OK and will improve.
2007-09-27 07:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Champagne is bubbly white wine. As a result, the nature of bubbliness and the quality of the wine both determine how long the Champagne can last. In addition, bottling and corking also play into the longevity of Champagne.
Like KenR said, non-vintaged bubbly have much shorter life than vintaged. In addition, better quality bubbly will last longer than cheaper ones. As a result, a vintaged premium Champagne such as Dom and La Grande Dame and Cristal and Krug are highly sought after by collectors, because these Champagne can last for many years. I have in my collection a 1973 Dom Perignon. A Vintaged Champagne can last for a long time if kept properly.
Champagne needs to be kept in dark colder (45-50 degrees) environment on the sideway, with minimal vibration.
2007-09-27 09:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If not stored properly it could get corked. I splurged on Dom Perignon and it was horrible, and I love champagne. Buy it warm and don't put it in the fridge until a few days before you want it, and then don't leave it there for more than 2 months or it'll go off. If you buy it cold, drink it soon. The general rule is to drink within 2 months of refrigeration.
2007-09-27 07:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, like all good wines, it just gets better (and more expensive) with age!
2007-09-27 07:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by chefddr 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋