The world’s oldest yet still drinkable champagne has been sold at auction for 30,000 euros. The bottle of Veuve Cliquot, believed to be 170 years old, was discovered by divers uncovering a shipwreck in the Baltic sea in 2010. It was one of only 145 discovered, however only two will be sold as most wines which are that old have turned to vinegar.
According to a Verve Clicquot wine taster the champagne has a “strong floral and citrus aroma with an aftertaste of fudge and caramel sweetness”.
A 10-year wedding anniversary present, the recipient said: “My husband doesn’t believe in keeping wines, he wants to open them and enjoy them with his friends”.