What is the most expensive Champagne in the world?

A reception, a family meal, a wedding, happy events, there's no shortage of occasions to enjoy a great champagne. Le prix des grands Champagne sometimes reaches astronomical sums. In this article, we present the most expensive bottle of champagne in the world, and the 6 most expensive bottles of champagne.

 

 

1.8 million euros, the highest price ever paid for a bottle of Champagne

The bottle from the famous English brand "Taste of Diamond" sold for 1.838 million euros in June 2013. This is the Most expensive champagne in the world. An exuberant and unprecedented price for a bottle of Champagne. With its logo in the shape of an S, like Superman's S, the bottle features a label in solid 18-carat white gold, encrusted with a 19-carat white diamond. This Champagne brut is exceptional in every way, a true masterpiece. The label has been entirely created by the hand of goldsmiths. The brand therefore reserves this Champagne for its most prestigious customers.

Alexander Amosu's artistic expertise has been harnessed to create this famous Champagne made from Grand Cru Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Just like its label, elegance and purity are guaranteed on tasting.

More than a million euros for a bottle of Champagne, a record that seems to defy all competition and remains hard to beat. Enthusiasts and connoisseurs spend lavishly, much to the delight of Champagne brands.

 

The most expensive Champagnes in the world

Champagne once destined exclusively for royal families has retained its festive, casual side. Well behind the "Taste of Diamond", other Champagnes of great renown have distinguished themselves by their extremely high prices. Here are the top 6 Most expensive champagnes in the world after "Taste of Diamond":

 

• Heidsiek 1907

This iconic champagne has spent almost a century in the abyss. Its exceptional and fascinating history makes it the second most expensive Champagne in the world. In 1916, the house of Champagne Charles Heidsiek sends 200 bottles of 1907 vintage Champagne by ship to Tsar Nicolas II of Russia. Unfortunately, the ship sank and the bottles were only found at the bottom of the ocean in 1997, surprisingly well preserved. They were then sold at auctions around the world. Champagne Heidsiek 1907 is sold at 45,000$ per glass and 270,000$ per bottle.

 

• Dom Perignon White Gold Jeroboam

Dom Perignon White Gold in Jeroboam format sold for 40,000$. Dom Perignon offers a true masterpiece with this Champagne.

 

 

 

 

• Krug 1928
  

Champagne Krug 1928 has been awarded 21 200$. As prestigious as it is delicious, Krug 1928 was produced from the finest grape varieties from around the world and bottled for the first time in 1938.

 

 

 

• Cristal Brut 1990

The famous house of Champagne Cristal presents its Cristal Brut 1990 by Louis Roederer and was sold for 17,625 $. A truly rare pearl produced in a limited edition of just 2000 bottles. Its rarity, like most of the most expensive Champagnes, explains its very high price.

 

 

 

 

 

• Champagne Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque 2002

Visit Champagne Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque 2002 seduces both by its flavor and the beauty of its bottle. It is one of the rarest Champagnes, making it one of the most expensive with a price tag of 6465$.

 

 

 

 

• Krug Clos d'Ambonnay

It is one of Krug's most refined and prestigious Champagnes, and consequently one of the most expensive. Champagne Krug Clos d'Ambonnay is sold at 3500$.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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