Is 2009 vintage Champagne good?
The 2009 vintage for Champagne was exceptionally good. The resulting Champagnes tend to display rich, ripe orchard fruit reflecting the warm year and although acidity was far from searing, it was still very much present. Overall, the wines are very good, and the best examples are likely to still be drinking well now.
Does sparkling wine expire?
Sparkling Wine: Unopened sparkling wine can last at least three years after the expiration date. White Wine: Whether full-bodied or light, white wine can last 1-2 years past the “best by” date. Rosé Wine: As with sparkling wine, rosé can last about three years unopened.
How long can you keep an unopened bottle of Champagne?
Three to four years
If you’re planning on saving a nice bottle of bubbly for a special occasion, your best bet is to leave it as it is and make sure that you store it in the right way. Unopened champagne will last: Three to four years if it is non-vintage; Five to ten years if it is a vintage.
Does Brut champagne go bad?
Champagnes don’t have any best-before date or expiration. Once opened, a bottle of champagne, vintage or non-vintage, will only last up to three to five days. Champagne is a living product, they change over time. But unlike red wine, champagne does not get better as it ages.
How long is Brut good for?
If you store your unopened champagne properly, you can expect it to keep anywhere from 3 to 7 years, depending on the style. Vintage bubbly tends to be longer-lived than non-vintage. Some truly exceptional bottles can continue to improve for over a decade, although they may lose a little of their sparkle.
Is Chandon Champagne good?
Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial is not a very expensive Champagne, relative to prices of some Prestige Cuvée Champagnes for example. Yet, it’s not the most affordable either. My personal opinion is that you get a good Champagne for the price you pay when you buy Moët Imperial, and you have the advantage of consistency.