Every person in his life at least once tasted champagne. This drink has long been a symbol of all festive and family feasts. It is worth noting that, despite the “biting” price, sparkling still remains one of the most relevant low-alcohol drinks. Surely many are interested, but what is the most expensive champagne in the world? What does it taste like and where is it made? We will talk about this in our article.
What determines the high price?
It is known that champagne has been produced for three and a half centuries. During this period, almost all fans of sparkling wine are accustomed to believing that its quality and taste are directly dependent on price - and the higher it is, the better the characteristics of the drink. However, this opinion is often erroneous. Therefore, before you figure out which champagne is the most expensive in the world, you should understand why the prices for it are so “biting”.
Golden Bottle
In rare cases, the price of champagne depends on the bottle. Many companies involved in the production of sparkling wine pour the drink into exclusive containers decorated with diamonds, gold and so on. But, as you know, no matter what the bottle, the taste of champagne will not change.
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This is perhaps the most common sign on which the cost of a bottle of sparkling wine depends. Experts say that the longer the drink is stored, the richer and deeper the champagne will taste.
It should be noted that the price may also be affected by the original production technology.
The most expensive champagne
In Russia and in the world, Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck is considered to be the most expensive sparkling wine. Each bottle has a huge exposure - more than 100 years. It was this amazing drink that was delivered to the table to Nicholas II himself.
Champagne for the emperor was produced by Swedish winemakers. One of the ships bound for the shores of the Russian Empire wrecked and sank. The precious cargo lay on the seabed for more than 80 years before it was discovered by divers in 1998 during one of the expeditions.
Then they managed to save 200 bottles of antique sparkling wine. After that, Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck began to be called as the most expensive champagne in the world.
It should be noted that an auction was soon held in Moscow at which they offered $ 275,000 for one bottle of old champagne. Everything was sold out. Most buyers are businessmen and collectors from Russia. This is love for Russian history!
There are 2,000 bottles of Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck left in the world. Therefore, the price of the most expensive champagne in Russia and the world is very high.
A bit cheaper ...
It is inferior in value, but, according to famous tasters, the sparkling of the famous Dom Perignon White Gold Jeroboam is no worse in taste. A collection of elite champagne is available only in the harvest years in a limited edition. Each bottle of such a drink is showered with white gold. This idea of the manufacturer allows you to feel like a real aristocrat.
So how much is the most expensive champagne in the world (photo of the drink is attached in our article)? So, in 2005, at one of the auctions, a 3-liter golden bottle with sparkling wine was sold for $ 40,000. Today in Russia such champagne costs up to 40,000 rubles.
Champagne from the house Perrier-Jouet
Perrier-Jouet (Belle Epoque and other varieties) is not the last in the ranking “The most expensive champagne in the world”. This drink is also produced in a limited edition and only by order of the buyer.
That is, it happens that the customer monitors the entire production process. Moreover, a rich buyer has the right to advise winemakers how much sugar to add to the drink, which grape variety to choose.Indicate your name and surname on the label is also included in the right of the customer. After that, a personal drink is sent to the cellar for storage. As a rule, the exposure time of such champagne is 8 months. Only after this period will sparkling reach perfection. For a bottle of French Perrier-Jouet today give from $ 350 to $ 6,500, depending on exposure.
Brand Cristal
In the rating titled “The most expensive champagne in the world”, “Crystal” has a special place. The drink began to be delivered to the Russian market even before the revolution. Each bottle was made of clear crystal.
Today, Cristal comes in ordinary containers, but the stunning taste of elite sparkling wine has not changed.
It should be noted that this sparkling drink is made from grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. That is why champagne has such an amazing and original taste.
In exceptional situations, the Pinot Meuno variety is added to the drink. Only 2.5 million bottles are released annually. All technology is strictly enforced. So, Cristal Louis Roederer must be aged in cellars for at least 6.5 years.
The price of the most expensive champagne in the world is quite high. For example, for Cristal Louis Roederer (1994), you can pay more than 95,000 rubles.
In 2005, at an auction in New York, a bottle of sparkling wine was sold for $ 17,000. The buyer wished to remain anonymous.
Champagne Krug
The main advantages of one of the most famous Krug champagne producers are quality and aging. It seems that the company is in no hurry to take the modern market in quantity, patiently keeping the drink in its cellars for many years before presenting it to the buyer.
The annual number of Krug champagne bottles produced is 100,000, while other well-known companies produce ten times more.
Producers have 20 hectares of their own vineyards. But this amount is clearly not enough for them, so they buy high-quality Champagne grapes from 56 hectares.
The average exposure of one bottle of Krug Grande Cuvee is 5-6 years. It is this period that allows you to bring the sparkling drink to amazing taste and amazing aroma.
It should be noted that the Krug champagne is the most “long-playing”. There are wines that are sold only after 30-40 years of aging. Of course, every self-respecting wine collector is simply obliged to have in his cellar a bottle or two of elite sparkling wine from the Krug producer.
Recently, an auction was held in Hong Kong at which a bottle of this champagne was bought for $ 21,200. Today in Russia this drink is estimated at 25,000 rubles. Price varies by exposure.
The most expensive design
It turns out that the price of the most expensive champagne in Russia and the world depends not only on the contents, but also on the external data of the container. So, the Billionaire Champagne drink was estimated at almost $ 2,000,000. The price depended solely on the decoration of the bottle. The container was wrapped in expensive fur, on top of which small crystals of diamonds were strewn.
Do not ignore the company Gout Diamants, which produces luxury champagne. The famous designer Alexander Amosu “conjured” well over one of the bottles. The price of such champagne exceeded $ 2,000,000. The bottle is completely decorated with gold, and a large diamond is fused in the middle of the container. The label is made of delicate white gold.
