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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754550596069{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]From premium bottles to rare magnums, you won\u2019t believe the price tags of the world\u2019s most expensive Champagne. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Champagne is a wine made for celebration and ceremony. From weddings and birthdays to anniversaries and engagements, this sparkling drop from the Champagne region of northeastern France<\/a> is popped at moments of magnitude. So beloved is this refined fizz that simply opening the cork has its own brand of pageantry \u2013 sabrage: the dramatic art of opening a Champagne bottle with a sword by sliding the blade along the seam of the bottle to break the neck cleanly.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”97391″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1754550982326{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754550663663{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

How is Champagne different to sparkling wine?<\/h4>\n

It’s important to note that no ordinary bottle of bubbles qualifies as Champagne. This designation is protected under international law and is a geographical indication that reflects the unique climate, terroir, grape varieties and traditional methods used in the Champagne region of France. If the specific grapes are not grown within such a region, then processed using the m\u00e9thode champenoise, then it is not Champagne. Alas, not all Champagne is created equal. Some are rare, coveted and exclusive. Read on to learn about the most expensive Champagne in the world (in no particular order) and who produces it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”97392″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1754550988918{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754550655174{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

What is the most expensive Champagne in the world?<\/h4>\n

It’s difficult to give a definitive answer to what the most expensive Champagne in the world is, as the outcome depends on whether we’re referring to readily available bottles or record-breaking one-off sales. If the latter, then undoubtedly the Go\u00fbt de Diamants<\/strong> takes the cake, created for a private buyer in 2013 with an eye-watering price somewhere in the range of US\u202f$1.8 million and US\u202f$2.07 million. However, it was not the wine inside the bottle that fetched such a hefty price, it was the packacking: a label made of 18-carat solid white gold set with a single flawless 19-carat white diamond in lieu of the brand\u2019s usual Swarovski crystal. It was the only such bottle ever created.<\/p>\n

However, if we\u2019re speaking of Champagne that is still possible to purchase, the Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Gold Cuv\u00e9e Methuselah (6L) is one of the most expensive Champagnes readily available for purchase, typically priced between US $25,000 and US $35,000 USD depending on vintage and vendor.<\/p>\n

For more readily available alternatives, those that top the price list include Dom P\u00e9rignon P2 or P3 (Pl\u00e9nitude editions), Mo\u00ebt & Chandon MCIII 001.14, Krug Clos du Mesnil, Salon Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil and Cristal Vinoth\u00e8que or Cristal Ros\u00e9 \u2013 all of which sell for between US $600 to USD $2000 per bottle.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”97399″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1754610787791{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754550681267{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

A guide to the most expensive Champagne in the world<\/h2>\n

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Go\u00fbt de Diamant<\/h4>\n

The million-dollar Go\u00fbt de Diamant was made by Shammi Shinh, a London-based entrepreneur who partnered with designer Alexander Amosu to produce the exceptional white gold and diamond-set brut bottle for a private commissioning client. The wine inside, however, was legitimate Champagne. Shammi Shinh went on to establish Go\u00fbt de Diamants Champagne under Prodiguer Brands. The wine is made from Grand Cru grapes sourced from the Chapuy estate in Oger, a respected family-run vineyard in France’s Champagne region. In recent years, the brand has been rebranded as GDD Chapuy <\/a>and produces some of the world’s most expensive Champagne.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754612522173{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Louis Roederer<\/h4>\n

Founded in Reims in 1776, the Louis Roederer<\/a> estate is renowned for crafting Cristal, its flagship cuv\u00e9ewhich was originally created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. It\u2019s one of the last great independent and family-owned Champagne houses left in France, and it holds more than 240 hectares of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. The house is known for its focus on terroir and long cellar aging. The special Methuselah Cristal edition contains Cristal from exceptional vintages and comes in a striking 24-carat gold lattice bottle designed by Philippe di M\u00e9o. With only a limited number released, it is a favourite among the ultra-wealthy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”97398″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1754610751185{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754550827912{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Krug<\/h4>\n

Founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug in Reims, Krug<\/a> is an aspiring Grande Marque. With a reputation for craftsmanship and commitment to quality, Krug produces both non-vintage and vintage cuv\u00e9es (including the coveted grande cuv\u00e9e, ros\u00e9, vintage, clos du mesnil blanc de blancs, and clos d\u2019ambonnay blanc de noirs) and is celebrated for its rich, complex drops. Among Krug\u2019s most expensive Champagne is the rare Krug Collection 1937, signed by Henri and R\u00e9mi Krug and considered a true collector\u2019s item. More widely available premium offerings include the Krug Vintage 2008, priced around AU\u202f$650, and the Grande Cuv\u00e9e 172\u00e8me \u00c9dition, available for approximately AU\u202f$400.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754550854750{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Armand de Brignac<\/h4>\n

Also known as \u2018Ace of Spades\u2019, Armand de Brignac<\/a> is a premium cuv\u00e9e Champagne producer co-owned by Shawn \u2018Jay\u2011Z\u2019 Carter and LVMH (Mo\u00ebt Hennessy Louis-Vuitton). Armand de Brignac Champagnes are produced by the Cattier family, who hold 250 years of vineyard heritage in Montagne de Reims. Each bottle is made from the first and freshest portion of the cuv\u00e9e press, and blends three vintages for a complex profile. Among Armand de Brignac\u2019s most exclusive formats is the Ros\u00e9 Midas (30\u202fL), which retails for approximately \u00a383,000 (equivalent to about AU\u202f$170,000). A rare Blanc de Noirs magnum (1.5\u202fL) recently released is priced at around \u00a32,650 (about AU\u202f$5000 to $6000).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”97400″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1754610762403{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754612561692{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Dom P\u00e9rignon<\/h4>\n

Produced by Mo\u00ebt & Chandon and named after the Benedictine monk credited with pioneering key Champagne-making techniques, each bottle of Dom P\u00e9rignon<\/a> is created from grapes harvested in a single year, usually a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir, to produce a cuv\u00e9e. Dom P\u00e9rignon rose to international fame in the 1950s, notably appearing in James Bond films in the hand of the gentleman spy. Mo\u00ebt & Chandon has released some of the most expensive Champagne in the world, such as the Dom\u202fP\u00e9rignon 1961 \u2018Charles & Diana\u2019, which has sold at auction for around US\u202f$4800. Other highly collectible vintages include the Dom\u202fP\u00e9rignon Oenoth\u00e8que 1959, with average market prices near US\u202f$9000 (AU\u202f$14,500), and the Dom\u202fP\u00e9rignon Ros\u00e9 by David Lynch Jeroboam (3\u202fL), valued at approximately US\u202f$11,500 (AU\u202f$18,500). The Dom P\u00e9rignon \u00d7 Lady Gaga Limited Edition is also thought to fetch up to AUD $1500[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754550898992{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Bollinger<\/h4>\n

Established in 1829, Bollinger<\/a> is an historic Champagne house that owns 180 hectares of vineyards in France, 85% of which are grand and premier crus, spread across key growing areas for pinot noir, chardonnay and meunier. Known for its traditional methods, including fermentation in oak barrels and extended ageing on lees, Bollinger Champagnes are prized for their creamy texture and complexity. Bollinger\u2019s signature releases include the non-vintage Special Cuv\u00e9e (around AU\u202f$150 to $200), vintage Grande Ann\u00e9e (about AU\u202f$250 to $350), R.D. (approximately AU\u202f$350 to $500), and the rare Vieilles Vignes Fran\u00e7aises, which can exceed AU\u202f$4000. Among special editions, the R.D. Extra Brut \u2018Spectre\u2019 James Bond 007 Edition is a sought-after collector\u2019s item typically valued between AU\u202f$700 and $1000.<\/p>\n

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How to serve Champagne correctly<\/h3>\n