If for some a glass of sparkling wine is an invariable symbol of the New Year, for others this drink is a real treasure, for which it is not a pity to give most of the fortune.
What is it - the most expensive champagne in the world, for which famous world collectors are hunting? To understand this, we have collected ten of the best high-value wines.
10. Charles and Diana ($ 4,500)
At the last place of the list is champagne from the legendary brand known all over the world. Dom Perignon's nectar was produced in the last century in the year of Diana's birth (1961) and is specially timed to coincide with the future wedding of the princess. Almost all the champagne, produced in a limited edition of 600 bottles, was drunk at a wedding feast held in honor of the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Dee. Now "Charles and Diana" is the biggest rarity, for which collectors and fans of Princess Diana are ready to shell out more than 4 thousand dollars.
9. Perrier-Jouet ($ 6,500)
Sparkling "Perrier-Jouet" from the Perrier company is a wine made on the basis of an old liqueur. The main characteristic feature of this drink is its unusual production technique. For example, the grape harvest and further processes are done by hand and only by women. In addition, the interesting taste of the wine amazes, in which you can notice the finest notes of fruit. It is for this train that "Perrier-Jouet" is so fond of many collectors. And since there are only 12 bottles on the account of Perrier, the fight for him is serious. By the way, the name of this champagne consists of two names - the founder of the company that produces it and the name of his wife.
8.Krug 1928 ($ 21,000)
The period from 1926 to 1938 can be safely called the era of champagne, because it was at this time that the world saw hundreds of wines. One of these masterpieces is a drink from the Krug house, which is distinguished not only by its excellent taste, but also by an exquisite aftertaste. It features wonderful honey-apricot notes that make the heart beat in sweet ecstasy. In addition, the grapes for this champagne were harvested at the end of September. This period is ideal for creating drinks intended for long-term storage. Now "Krug 1928" can only be bought at auctions.
7. Louis Roederer Cristal "Medalion" Limited Edition ($ 32,000)
Continuing the rating of the most expensive sparkling drinks champagne "Medalion" from Louis Roederer Cristal. Its main distinguishing feature is its luxurious exclusive bottles, adorned with a 24-karat gold binding. The author of this idea was Philippe di Meo, a famous French designer and founder of the Liquides Imaginaires brand. The Medalion collection is released in a limited edition, so at the moment almost all champagne is in private collections.
6. Dom Perignon White Gold Jeroboam ($ 40,000)
This expensive and unusually tasty wine is bottled in stylish designer bottles, the appearance of which is striking in its luxury and beauty. Despite the fabulous price, Dom Perignon White Gold Jeroboam is in great demand. For example, one of the bottles was sold in 2005 at an auction held on New Year's Eve. If you want to save a couple of thousand dollars, opt for champagne in regular packaging - it is no less tasty.
5. Pernod-Ricard Perrier-Jouet ($ 50,000)
50 thousand dollars - this is how much a set of 12 bottles of real "liquid gold" costs.Anyone who decides on such an expensive purchase has the right to independently choose the grape variety from which the drink will be made, and store it in one of the best Pernod-Ricard cellars for 8 months.
4. Krug Private Cuvée 1915 ($ 120,000)
The honorable 4th place in our rating is occupied by vintage champagne Krug Private Cuvée 1915, released in an incredibly modest quantity - only 4 bottles. One of them went for a huge amount at the Sotheby's auction, held in New York. The high cost of this drink is due to the fact that it was created under the difficult conditions of 1915 (the period of the First World War). At that time, the owner of the house was in Austro-Hungarian captivity, so his wife, Joan Krug, managed all the affairs. It was thanks to her courage and perseverance that the world saw this brut and immediately fell in love with it.
3. Goût de Diamants ($ 250,000)
The top three most expensive sparkling wines are opened by "Taste of Almazov". This delicious drink is made by hand in one of the family-owned factories in France. It is often called a "tribute to luxury", because even without the artist Amos, who developed the bottle design, Goût de Diamants remains one of the most valuable achievements of modern winemaking.
2. Shipwrecked 1907 Heidseick ($ 275,000)
The honorable second place is occupied by "Haidsiek", produced in Champagne. This drink is famous not only for its divine taste, but also for its unique history. The fact is that this batch of about 2,000 bottles was found on a ship bound for Russia. However, the drink intended for members of the imperial family never arrived at its destination. Instead, he went to the bottom of the Gulf of Finland along with the shipwrecked ship. The collection was found almost a hundred years later, and only 2 hundred bottles were raised to the surface. Now they are being sold at world auctions.
1. Diamonds Champagne ($ 1,800,000)
Diamonds Champagne tops the rating of the most expensive wines. The fabulous price of the most expensive champagne in the world is due to its incredible design. Each bottle of brut is adorned with 19K white gold and Swarovski crystals. All this luxury is crowned with a huge diamond of as much as 18 carats. Created by Diamonds Champagne from several varieties of berries. Among them are Pinot Meunier, Grand Cru Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which provide this drink with a refreshing floral flavor.
Interesting fact! The most expensive vodka in the world costs twice as much as Diamonds Champagne!