I have a bottle of 1996 Veuve Cliquot, gifted to me in 2009, unopened. Is it ruined by now?
A gift when I was young. It's sat on a wardrobe and gone through multiple hear wave summers. Not temperature controlled. Mostly lying down, sometimes standing up. Is the liquid inside gonna be awful now? How long would this last?
by JamieCarrick
7 Comments
croissant530
It will probably be drinkable (as in edible and it won’t kill you) but probably beyond its best. Open it and see what an advanced champagne tastes like!
TurkeyRunWoods
Great Champagne can last decades if stored properly.
Odd_Minute4542
With proper storage it will likely be awesome, albeit developed. Considering the presumably improper storage it might be slightly less good and it is way more likely to be out of condition. But it won’t be harmful. Drink it.
Impossible-Many6625
I think have an open mind and be intrigued by what you taste. It might tuen off a connoisseur, but just enjoy it for what it is.
Candid-Painter7046
This isn’t just Veuve Clicquot. La Grande Dame is their tete de cuvee. Essentially their equivalent of Dom Perignon. The 96 was drinking very well when it was young. My guess is if it survived the storage, it will be past its peak but still very enjoyable. Even if the storage was terrible, you have a decent chance at having a fun experience.
LDJ9
Only one way to find out. (Notes please)
WinterPerformer7638
Like everyone already said, it’s all about storage.
I was privileged to have the 1984 a year ago. One of the most amazing champagnes I ever had. It still had mousse. It was a liquid caramel toffee, orange and citrus peel champagne for the gods.
7 Comments
It will probably be drinkable (as in edible and it won’t kill you) but probably beyond its best. Open it and see what an advanced champagne tastes like!
Great Champagne can last decades if stored properly.
With proper storage it will likely be awesome, albeit developed. Considering the presumably improper storage it might be slightly less good and it is way more likely to be out of condition. But it won’t be harmful. Drink it.
I think have an open mind and be intrigued by what you taste. It might tuen off a connoisseur, but just enjoy it for what it is.
This isn’t just Veuve Clicquot. La Grande Dame is their tete de cuvee. Essentially their equivalent of Dom Perignon. The 96 was drinking very well when it was young. My guess is if it survived the storage, it will be past its peak but still very enjoyable. Even if the storage was terrible, you have a decent chance at having a fun experience.
Only one way to find out. (Notes please)
Like everyone already said, it’s all about storage.
I was privileged to have the 1984 a year ago. One of the most amazing champagnes I ever had. It still had mousse. It was a liquid caramel toffee, orange and citrus peel champagne for the gods.