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The 10 most expensive champagnes in the world

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Champagne is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice. It is usually served chilled and has a sweet taste. Champagne is sold all over the world, but only the Champagne region produces the highest-quality champagnes.

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

In 1981, to mark 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 consumed during the wedding, it would appear that some of the magnums resurfaced later.

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

Coming from a small luxury brand, little known to the general public, the two newcomers behind this drink have managed to create marvellous products about which it is often said: ‘If it isn’t exceptional, it can’t be Boërl & Kroff’.

Bollinger – 6,000 euros a bottle

Bollinger is one of the oldest champagne houses still in existence. Its first vintage was produced in 1795. Today, the company produces over a million bottles a year.

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

Moët & Chanson Imperial Vintage 1946 is an exceptional wine with notes of citrus, apple, pear and spices. It is aged in oak barrels for 12 years before being bottled.

Louis Roederer Cristal Brut (1947) – €6,800 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 a bottle

Krug is known as the home of Dom Pérignon. It was founded in 1829 by Nicolas Gachard, who had previously been a sommelier at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris. After tasting a vintage of Dom Pérignon, he decided to start producing his own wines.

Dom Pérignon – €10,000 a bottle

Dom Pérignon was one of the first winemakers to use yeast to make wine. He also invented sparkling wine by adding sugar to his wine before bottling it. His name has become synonymous with champagne because he was the first to bottle his wine under the name‘champagne’.

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

The name Dom Pérignon certainly has a glorious ring to it, and one of their most expensive bottles of champagne was designed by another prestigious figure: David Lynch, the legendary film director. Only 10 three-litre bottles were produced, making them particularly rare and valuable.

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

From 1977 to 2002, Henri Krug was at the helm of the famous family-run vineyard. He was the driving force behind the development and quality of an elite champagne: Krug champagne, now enjoyed all over the world. In 2012, a bottle of the 1937 vintage of this prestigious champagne, signed by the Krug brothers themselves, was sold at auction for the impressive sum of €14,777!

Mathusalem Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 1990, Millennium Cuvée – €16,580

Produced especially to mark the millennium, the 1990 Cristal luxury special edition certainly does not disappoint. Only 2,000 bottles were produced, meaning they are becoming increasingly rare among collectors, which is why their value continues to rise!

Krug 1928 Collection – €18,700

This is the second bottle of Krug on our list, and this time it’s a 1928 vintage. Regarded as ‘one of the greatest champagnes ever produced’, it comes as no surprise that this bottle has set a new record to beat with its incredible price.

A shipwrecked bottle of the Juglar vintage, circa 1820 – €24,000

168 bottles of champagne were found on board a shipwreck
that sank in November 2010 off the Finnish Åland archipelago, in the heart of the Baltic Sea. And what a discovery these bottles of champagne are – almost 200 years old and 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 incorporated into the Jacquesson house, making it truly unique.

Shipwrecked bottles of Veuve Clicquot from 1841 – €30,000

Found on board the same shipwreck as the one containing the 1820 Juglar vintages mentioned above, the 1841 Veuve Clicquot is not only the most expensive bottle in the collection ever sold at auction, but also the oldest in the world.

1996 Dom Pérignon Rosé Gold Edition (8 litres) – €41,159

Only 35 gold-plated bottles of this pink-coloured champagnewere
produced in total. What’s more, it long held the top spot as the most expensive champagne served in bars across Britain. Explore the full range of Armand de Brignac champagnes in our online cellar.

Goût de Diamant Brut Champagne – €1.5 million

You should know that the astronomical price of this bottle is mainly due to the 19-carat diamond set into the brand’s 18-carat gold plaque. Whilst the bottle seems out of this world, so too is the nectar it contains.

What are the 10 best champagnes?

- Goût de Diamant Brut Champagne – €1.5 million
- Dom Pérignon Rosé Gold Edition from 1996 (8 litres) – €41,159
- Shipwrecked bottles of Veuve Clicquot from 1841 – €30,000
- A shipwrecked bottle of Cuvée Juglar, circa 1820 – €24,000
- Krug 1928 collection – €18,700
- Louis Roederer Methuselah, Cristal Brut from 1990, Millennium Cuvée – €16,580
- 1937 Krug collection signed by Henri and Rémi Krug – €14,777
- Dom Pérignon Rosé by David Lynch (Jeroboam, 3 litres) 1998 – €10,500
- Dom Pérignon – €10,000
- Krug – €7,500

What is the most expensive champagne in the world?
The most expensive champagne ever sold is the 2013 ‘Goût de Diamants’ (Taste of Diamonds), a unique cuvée whose bottle is adorned with a real diamond set in 18-carat white gold. Its value exceeds several million euros, a price driven primarily by the gem-encrusted setting rather than the wine itself. This type of bottle remains an exceptional collector’s item, a far cry 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 vintage, the selection of the vineyard plots and the grape varieties used. The traditional method, involving a second fermentation in the bottle that can last several years, as well as manual riddling and disgorging, adds significantly to production costs. The prestige of the house and the exclusivity of limited-edition cuvées also play a major role in determining the price.
What is the most expensive champagne you can buy in a shop?
Among the truly prestigious champagnes available on the market, Krug’s Clos d’Ambonnay cuvée is one of the most expensive, sourced from a single vineyard plot and produced in very limited quantities. Other cuvées, such as Dom Pérignon P2 and Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque, are also among the most expensive available for purchase. These bottles are distinct from one-off bottles sold at auction, which are not intended for general sale.
Which is the most prestigious champagne house?
Several houses share the top spots in the prestige rankings, notably Krug, Dom Pérignon, Louis Roederer with its Cristal cuvée, and Salon, renowned for its limited-production champagnes made from a single grape variety and a single vintage. A house’s reputation is based on its long-standing expertise, the rarity of its cuvées and recognition from experts and specialist guides. This prestige largely explains the price difference compared with more common champagnes.
Is the most expensive champagne necessarily the best?
No, the price of a champagne does not always reflect its taste. The most expensive bottles often owe their value to an exceptional bottle, extreme rarity or a particular history, rather than to their contents. Guides and experts regularly point out that excellent champagnes, offering remarkable value for money, can be found well below the highest price points.
What justifies the price of a prestigious champagne?
The price of a prestigious champagne is due to the rarity of its terroir of origin – often sourced from plots classified as ‘grand cru’ – and to a meticulous, labour-intensive winemaking process carried out by hand. The length of time spent ageing in the cellar, which is sometimes extended well beyond the legal minimum, also adds to the value of the cuvée. Finally, the brand image and the limited availability of certain vintages reinforce the exclusive nature of these bottles.
How much should you budget for an exceptional bottle of champagne?
The budget varies considerably depending on the level of prestige sought: certain rare vintages from leading houses can fetch several thousand euros a bottle, whilst historic bottles or those sold at auction can reach far higher sums. It is possible to discover affordable prestige wines without aiming for record-breaking prices, by turning to recognised vintages. The price depends mainly on rarity, the vintage and the reputation of the house.
What is the most expensive wine in the world, including champagne?
Across all wine categories, record prices have been achieved for both grand crus from Burgundy and Bordeaux and exceptional champagnes such as Goût de Diamants. These astronomical prices are generally the result of exceptional auctions, driven by the rarity of the vintage or the history of the bottle. Champagne remains one of the few categories where the most expensive bottles combine the value of the wine itself with that of a luxurious presentation.
What is the most expensive champagne in the world and in France?
Goût de Diamant Brut Champagne – €1.5 million
Why is rosé champagne more expensive?
Rosé champagne is much fruitier than ordinary champagne. Rosé champagne is also generally much sweeter than wine. Rosé champagne is often more expensive than white champagne because its production takes more time and labour, and is therefore more costly.
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
Which is the most prestigious champagne?
Undoubtedly the two best-known brands: Dom Pérignon and Krug.

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