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The 10 best and most expensive champagnes in the world

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A selection of the 15 most expensive champagnes in the world

Champagne is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice. It is served chilled, between 8 and 13 °C; most champagnes are brut, meaning low in sugar. Champagne is sold all over the world, but only the Champagne vineyard produces the highest quality Champagnes.

Moët & Chandon Dom Pérignon Charles and Diana 1961 – 3,666 €

In 1981, for the British wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, the last 99 bottles and 12 magnums were imported from France. Although all the bottles were reportedly consumed at the wedding, it seems that some of the magnums resurfaced later.

Boërl & Kroff Magnum 1996 (1.5 litres) – 4,600 €

Hailing from a small luxury house little known to the general public, the two novices behind this beverage succeeded in creating wonderful products of which it is often said: “If it isn't exceptional, it cannot be Boërl & Kroff.”

Bollinger - 6,000 euros per bottle

Bollinger is one of the great family champagne houses. Founded in Aÿ in 1829, it ferments part of its wines in oak barrels, and its millésimées cuvées, such as La Grande Année, are among the most sought-after.

Moët & Chandon Imperial Vintage (1946) - 6,400 €

The Moët & Chandon Imperial Vintage 1946 is an exceptional wine with notes of citrus, apple, pear and spice. Bottled nearly 80 years ago, this old vintage from the house has become a collector's item.

Louis Roederer Cristal Brut (1947) - 6,800 € euros per bottle

The Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 1947 is an exceptional cuvée with notes of citrus, apple blossom, honeysuckle and white flowers.

Krug - 7,500 € per bottle

Krug was founded in Reims in 1843 by Joseph Krug, who had previously worked at Jacquesson. The house produces only prestige cuvées, starting with its Grande Cuvée, a blend of more than a hundred wines from many different years.

Dom Perignon - 10,000 € per bottle

Dom Pérignon takes its name from Dom Pierre Pérignon (1638–1715), a Benedictine monk at the Abbey of Hautvillers. Contrary to legend, he did not invent champagne, but he greatly advanced the art of blending grapes and crus. The prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon that bears his name saw its first vintage, 1921, released in 1936.

Rosé Dom Pérignon by David Lynch (Jeroboam, 3 litres) 1998 – 10,500 €

The name Dom Pérignon undeniably carries glorious connotations, and one of their most expensive champagne bottles was designed by a name just as prestigious: David Lynch, the legendary film director. Only 10 bottles of 3 litres were produced, making them particularly rare and precious.

Krug 1937 Collection signed by Henri and Rémi Krug – 14,777 €

From 1977 to 2002, Henri Krug headed the famous family vineyard. He is the key figure behind the shaping and quality of an elite champagne: Krug champagne, now enjoyed all over the world. In 2012, a bottle of the prestigious champagne's 1937 cuvée, signed by the Krug brothers themselves, sold at auction for the impressive sum of 14,777 €!

Mathusalem Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 1990, millennium cuvée – 16,580 €

Produced specially to mark the millennium, the deluxe special cuvée of the 1990 Cristal does not disappoint. Only a small number of 2,000 bottles were made, meaning each bottle has become increasingly rare for collectors, which is why their value keeps rising!

Krug 1928 Collection – 18 700 €

This is the second bottle of Krug to appear on our list, and this time it is a 1928 cuvée. Considered as "one of the greatest champagnes ever produced", it is no surprise that this bottle has set a new record to beat with its incredible price.

Shipwrecked bottle of Juglar cuvée, circa 1820 - 24 000 €

168 bottles of champagne were found aboard a shipwreck
that sank in November 2010 off the Finnish archipelago of Åland, in the heart of the Baltic Sea. And what a discovery these nearly 200-year-old bottles of champagne turned out to be, now recognised as some of the most exceptional in the world! The Juglar champagne house no longer exists, as the vineyard was bought out and absorbed into the Jacquesson house, which makes it truly unique.

Shipwrecked bottles of Veuve Clicquot from 1841 – 30 000 €

Retrieved from the same wreck as the Juglar cuvées from 1820 mentioned above, the 1841 Veuve Clicquot is the most expensive bottle from this wreck to have been sold at auction: in 2011, one of them reached 30 000 €, a record for champagne at the time.

Rosé Dom Pérignon gold edition from 1996 (8 litres) – 41 159 €

Only 35 gold-plated bottles of this rosé-coloured champagnewere
produced in total. What's more, it long held the title of the most expensive champagne served in bars across Great Britain. Discover the full range of Armand de Brignac champagnes in our online cellar.

Goût de Diamant Brut Champagne – 1.5 million €

Bear in mind that this bottle's staggering price is mainly due to the house's 19-carat diamond set into its 18-carat gold plate. If the bottle itself seems otherworldly, so is the nectar it contains.

What are the 10 best champagnes?

- Brut Champagne Goût de Diamant – 1.5 million €
- Rosé Dom Pérignon gold edition from 1996 (8 litres) – 41 159 €
- Shipwrecked bottles of Veuve Clicquot from 1841 – 30 000 €
- Shipwrecked bottle of Juglar cuvée, circa 1820 - 24 000 €
- Krug 1928 Collection – 18 700 €
- Louis Roederer Mathusalem, 1990 Brut Cristal, millennium cuvée – 16 580 €
- Krug 1937 Collection signed by Henri and Rémi Krug – 14 777 €
- David Lynch's Rosé Dom Pérignon (Jeroboam, 3 litres) 1998 – 10 500 €
- Dom Perignon - 10 000 €
- Krug - 7 500 €

Exceptional champagnes to order from us

The bottles in this ranking can now only be found at auction. But several of these houses offer exceptional cuvées that you can order today from our cellar: the Clos du Mesnil from Krug, the Blanc de Blancs from Salon, the Cristal from Louis Roederer, the Champagne Charlie 1982 from Charles Heidsieck, or the Clos des Goisses from Philipponnat. Free delivery from €300 of purchases.

What is the most expensive champagne in the world?
The most expensive champagne ever sold is the Goût de Diamants (Taste of Diamonds) 2013, a unique cuvée whose bottle is adorned with a genuine diamond set in 18-carat white gold. Its value is estimated at 1.5 million euros (1.2 million pounds), a price that owes much more to the precious-stone casing than to the wine itself. This type of bottle remains an exceptional collector's item, far removed from the prestige champagnes found in shops.
Why are some champagnes so expensive?
The price of a Champagne depends above all on the rarity of the cru, the selection of plots and the grape varieties used. The traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle that can last several years, as well as manual riddling and disgorgement, add a significant production cost. The prestige of the house and the exclusivity of limited cuvées also play a major role in setting the price.
What is the most expensive Champagne you can buy in a shop?
Among the prestige Champagnes that are genuinely sold commercially, Krug's Clos d'Ambonnay cuvée is among the most expensive, coming from a single plot and produced in very limited quantities. Other cuvées such as Krug's Clos du Mesnil, Salon or Dom Pérignon P2 are also among the most costly references available for purchase. These bottles are distinct from one-of-a-kind pieces sold at auction, which are not intended for regular sale.
Which is the most prestigious Champagne house?
Several houses share the top of the prestige ranking, notably Krug, Dom Pérignon, Louis Roederer with its Cristal cuvée, and Salon, renowned for its limited production from a single grape variety and a single year. A house's reputation rests on its historic expertise, the rarity of its cuvées and recognition from experts and specialist guides. This prestige largely explains the price gap with more common Champagnes.
Is the most expensive Champagne necessarily the best?
No, the price of a Champagne does not always reflect its taste quality. The most expensive bottles often owe their value to an exceptional flask, extreme rarity or a particular history, more than to what they contain. Guides and experts regularly point out that excellent Champagnes, with a remarkable quality-price ratio, can be found well below the highest price points.
What justifies the price of a prestige Champagne?
The price of a prestige Champagne is explained by the rarity of its terroir of origin, often from plots classified as grand cru, and by a demanding vinification carried out by hand. The length of cellar ageing, sometimes extended well beyond the legal minimum, also adds to the value of the cuvée. Finally, the brand image and limited nature of certain editions reinforce the exclusive character of these bottles.
What budget should you plan for an exceptional Champagne?
The budget varies greatly depending on the level of prestige sought: some rare cuvées from great houses sell for several thousand euros per bottle, while historic pieces or those sold at auction can reach far higher sums. It is possible to discover accessible prestige cuvées without aiming for absolute records, by turning to recognised vintages. The price mainly depends on rarity, the vintage and the house's renown.
What is the most expensive wine in the world, Champagne included?
Across all wine categories, price records concern great crus from Burgundy or Bordeaux as well as exceptional Champagnes such as Goût de Diamants. These extreme prices generally result from exceptional auction sales, driven by the rarity of the vintage or the bottle's history. Champagne remains one of the rare categories where the most expensive flasks combine the value of the wine with that of a luxury case.
What is the most expensive Champagne in the world and in France?
Champagne brut Goût de Diamant – €1.5 million
Why is rosé Champagne more expensive?
Rosé champagne requires more work: it is obtained either by adding a little Champagne red wine to the blend, or through saignée, meaning a short maceration of black grapes. Black grapes ripe enough to make a good red wine are rare in Champagne, and rosé is produced in smaller quantities, which makes it more expensive than white champagne.
Why is Dom Pérignon so expensive?
As a general rule, Dom Pérignon cuvées are aged for at least seven years, blended with grands crus, before being released onto the market. Clearly, some are aged for much longer
What is the most prestigious champagne?
Certainly the two best-known brands, Dom Pérignon and Krug.

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