A 200-year-old bottle of ‘aged’ Veuve Clicquot champagne found in a shipwreck.

A common question that we get is whether champagne can be aged.

We are happy to tell you that champagne can indeed be aged. It has high acidity and carbonation which help preserve it. That being said, ideally you should only age a bottle produced in a good vintage by a quality winemaker.

As you age the bottle, you will notice that its character will change over time. Through aging, it will turn to a deeper yellow color and lose some of its carbon dioxide. The loss of carbonation mellows down the champagne. Its flavors will become toastier and nuttier.

So when you taste an old champagne next time, be sure to appreciate its deeper color and mature aromas.