Preparing for a party where champagne plays a central role can be an intricate and time-consuming process that blends...
In a stunning revelation, a diving team uncovered a cache of what may be the world’s oldest drinkable champagne from a shipwreck near the Aland Islands, Finland. Among the findings are believed to be over 100 bottles of early Veuve Clicquot, dating back to the era of Louis XVI. This discovery could rewrite the history of vintage champagnes, as it appears to dethrone the 1825 Perrier-Jouet, previously held as the oldest. The champagne's excellent preservation within the sea's depths has...