Old Champagne

[Tea]

A long while back I was given a bottle of Henriot Reims Brut Champagne 1971 Reserve Baron Philippe de Rothschild. It came in a black velvet lined box and has an oval tag saying: "This bottle of Henriot Reserve was presented to-----..."

I was told to break this champagne on my yaht, but alas, my ship has not come in!!

Is this the year to drink it? Or should I be giving this to someone with an educated palate?

TIA!