Champaigne

[abfbunny]

Can someone tell me if Champaigne's have a use by date. I have a 1970 bottle from my mother that I would like to know if it can be drunk or is worth anything?
Thank You

[Innkeeper]

Hi Bunny, and welcome to the Wine Board. As with all wine a lot depends on how well it was stored. So long as it does not spend much time above 70 degrees F, sparkling wine will last a long, long time.

[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 04-01-2004).]

[winoweenie]

Hi Albfunny and welcome to the board. Not to get into a bruhaha but if you'll post everything on the label (Vintage Date, Producer, etc.) an accurate answer can be made on both your questions. Champagne, like wine, can improve in the bottle, and some do become more valuable. WW

[Tastevin]

Well said Winoweenie. T

[abfbunny]

The bottle is a
Wynns Romalo Vintage Champagine
Cuvee Reserve 1970
Fermented in bottle
1.47L
That is all I know.

[winoweenie]

Hi again AB. Most of the Aussie champaignes
I'm familiar with are not agers and have no resale value on the collector market. Sorry but the French have a fairly tight grip on that market. As usual I suggest you have a friend over, chill that bunny up and see iff'n it'll hop. WW

[Thomas]

abfbunny, I don't think Australian producers are using the word champagne on their labels anymore, so you might have a collector item.

Champagne is a location in northern France, and the French have pushed hard to stop others from using their identity.