Hey /ck/ how well does champagne age? I just found a bottle that's

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Where was it stored?

Im guessing you found a 1996? Good news if the bottle was stored correctly because its a phenomenal vintage, It should have a slightly darker golden hue now. It will be slightly less effervescent. Got a picture?

-sommanon

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Also important if you found it upright/on its side.

Ah, the great debate. Some say best before 4-5 years old for a standard bottle, up to 10 years for an outstanding one. Others say up to 20 for a good bottle. Rule of thumb is, the sweeter the better it ages. Personally I prefer a ~fresh~ dry taste anyway, so I'm not a fan of old ones.

tl;dr Pretty sure your bottle won't get much better, drink it soon.

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>>8352666
if its a 96 that isn't corked or shite from cooking in a shit storage condition, its ready to drink now. BUT can still be held.

I've Drank 82, and 85 Clos Du Mesnil and they were very much alive, and well regarded vintages to boot. So really its up to you, but I cannot stress enough how important storage is.

-sommanon

>>8352682
>dat image
>I've Drank 82, and 85 Clos Du Mesnil

hahaha, get lost ya tosser

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>>8352705
Get fucked mate.

I can post whatever image I want lol.

>>8352647
In a box that's been moved quite a few times over the years. It was stored at room temp all these years. It was some shitty local made for one of our hotels. I remember it tasted like shit back then. It got better since it's been aged. It didn't lose its carbonation at all, and it was fairly sweet. Better through burps than going down. Unfortunately I'm unable to get a pic at the moment.

>>8352651
On its side

>>8352666
Already gone