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1996 Dom Pérignon

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Posted on January 22, 2018 at 17:21:42
Van der Putnam
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 I am clueless when it comes to anything champagne/wine but was going through some boxes in the basement and found a 1996 Dom Pérignon bottle that was a housewarming gift back in 2001.

I assume champagne goes bad after a few years? Should I just toss it?

 

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Chill it in a bucket of ice water, when you are ready, and give it a try..., posted on January 22, 2018 at 20:45:07
DeKay
 If the basement is on the cool side year round, with a bit of humidity, it might be fine/OK.

Leave it where it's at (on its side) for the time being.



 

Like DeKay says..., posted on January 22, 2018 at 20:50:14
mkuller
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 ...and it could be spectacular.

How do you feel about opening a bottle of $475 champagne?

Or you could talk to your local high end wine merchant and see what he's willing to trade you for it.

 

RE: Like DeKay says..., posted on January 22, 2018 at 21:03:01
Van der Putnam
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 Thanks for the info. I think I will take your advice and drop by an established wine merchant this weekend and see what they say.

Appreciate it.

 

So what happened with it? Do tell...(nt), posted on February 14, 2018 at 08:21:03
mkuller
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 (nt)

 

RE: So what happened with it? Do tell...(nt), posted on February 15, 2018 at 23:15:02
Van der Putnam
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 Wine merchant was impressed but had no interest in a trade or purchase. Wish I could find someone who would buy it. Otherwise, it will just sit here.

 

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