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Bubbly Bliss: Top Vintage Champagnes of All Time

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  1. 1

    Dom Pérignon 1962

    93 votes
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    30

    Well-preserved piece of champagne history

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    The Dom Pérignon 1962 stands as a pinnacle of Champagne winemaking, offering an aromatic complexity and silken texture that only time can impart. Its masterful balance between freshness and mature notes establishes it as an undeniable benchmark among the most distinguished vintage Champagnes.

    • Perfect for collectors or connoisseurs

    • Iconic addition, testament to an era

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    Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame

    46 votes
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    Exclusive blend sourced from 8 estate vineyards

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    Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame stands out in this ranking for its exceptional complexity and elegance, a result of its long aging in the cellars. Each sip offers a profound expression of its terroir and the Maison's mastery, solidifying it as a benchmark in the vintage champagne category.

    • Excellent aromas and textures

    • Exclusive blend from estate vineyards

    • Wine full of tension and elegance

    • Defined by Pinot Noir

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    Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 1979

    46 votes

    Perfect expression of the Taittinger House style

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    The Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 1979 is a masterful example of how time refines and enriches champagne. Its aromatic complexity, featuring notes of dried fruits, honey, and a toasty undertone, showcases exceptional bottle evolution, making it a worthy contender among the greatest aged champagnes.

    • Made with 100% white Chardonnay grapes

    • Incredible complexity on the finish

    • Mineral notes with a hint of caramel

    • Refreshing and creamy citrus notes

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    Krug Clos du Mesnil 1995

    43 votes

    Embodies the purity and minerality of its terroir

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    The Krug Clos du Mesnil 1995 stands as a pinnacle of champagne craftsmanship, offering an aromatic complexity and silken texture that only time can impart. Its exceptional longevity and intricate flavor profile make it a quintessential example of world-class aged champagne.

    • Exceptional champagne from the famous French region of Champagne

    • Exceptional single-varietal cuvée made with Chardonnay

    • Brilliant texture

    • Silky body

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    Salon Blanc de Blancs 1988

    40 votes

    One of the rarest and most unique champagnes in the world

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    The Salon Blanc de Blancs 1988 stands out in this ranking for its exceptional longevity and aromatic complexity, showcasing Salon's mastery in extended aging. Its flavor profile evolves with notes of dried fruits, brioche, and a distinctive mineral touch, hallmarks of a world-class vintage champagne.

    • Made only in the best vintages

    • Grapes from vineyards over 40 years old

    • Perfect for tasting with Iberian ham, truffle eggs

    • Very rich palate

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