Whether it is a wedding or a birthday party, champagne is always associated with celebration. This sparkling wine can trace its roots all the way back to the Roman times, however the oldest recording of the wine comes from 1531. Traditionally from the Champagne district of France, this drink quickly became associated with royalty, luxury, and status. There are many French champagne companies that produce some of the best, and the most expensive champagnes in the world. Typically older vintages are considered the best and these wines will put a serious dent into you wallet. We are going to look at the five most expensive brands of champagne.
5. Cristal
Cristal is a brand of champagne from Louis Roederer. The brand has always been known for luxury, but has been made even more famous by rappers oddly enough. Bottles of this wine are expensive, and a bottle of Cristal Brut from 1990 will run you about $17,600 dollars.
4. Krug
Founded in 1843, Champagne Krug is another extremely valuable and exclusive champagne brand. This French company is well respected an a bottle of the 1928 vintage costs about $21,ooo dollars
3. Dom Perignon
Dom Perignon is a vintage and eexclusivebrand produced by Moet & Chandon. The brand is known throughout the world, and can trace their roots back to the 1600’s to Dom Perignon himself. Perignon was an important pioneer for champagne, and they are one of the most expensive brands in the world. A bottle of White Gold Jeroboam, for example, will fetch about $40,000 dollars.
2. Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is another champagne brand we see on our list. The company produces a range of different champagnes, however the Perrier Jouet is one of their most expensive as a case of twelve costs $50,000 dollars.
1. Charles Heidsieck
Founded in 1851, Charles Heidsieck is another extremely expensive champagne brand. They are known for their vintages and exclusivity. In 1997 a shipwreck was discovered carrying bottles dating back to 1907. Those were brought to the surface and the sell for around $275,000 dollars per bottle.
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