Bramble Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have a bottle of Lanson Champagne, about 5 or 6 years old and just wondered if it would still be ok to drink? If it was just me who would be drinking it, I'd obviously open it and find out (!) but I'd like to use it for a "party" next week and obviously don't want to risk it if it'll be "off"? Thanks everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'd be interested to know too. We have a few we've received as gifts and as we haven't really had cause to drink them, they're a few years old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 A quick google reveals some can! I wouldn't have thought they would. http://www.eatbydate.com/drinks/alcohol/how-long-does-champagne-last-shelf-life/ Hope yours is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Unfortunately it can. I'd still test it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I've just discovered you should keep it upright . I've been keeping it flat in a wine rack thinking that was the right thing to do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'd still give it a whirl, I couldn't bear not to Its highly unlikely to go off, although it is possible (but still not very likely) that the air might have got to it and spoilt it - you'll soon know when you sample it! But it is quite possible that the taste might have changed a bit, which could be for better or worse....or it might be exactly the same, its impossible to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I got a 50 year old bottle of wine for my 50th. On opening, it obviously wasn't quite as nature intended - tasted like a very sweet sherry . We still drank the lot though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yes it can... I saved a bottle for a couple of years, waiting for a special occasion to crack it open. It didn't taste very nice when I finally did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 THanks everyone - I reckon the worst case scenario is it won't taste great - not like it's going to poison anyone so I'll give it a go - I'm pretty sure my mum's got some champagne A LOT older than mine so it could be worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Bramble...would you like me to pop round and sample it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Bramble I cant beleive you are asking this questiom....any alcohol in my house would not last 5 minutes let alone years should we be evaluating our alcohol intake??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 It can also go flat - my dad gave us a very old bottle one Christmas, which was like vinegar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I always thought it needed to be stored with the corks down and at an angle to stop the cork drying out they same as fine/vintage wines. also at a constant temp. and humidity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Think this bottle was one he unearthed from the back of his garage, the cheapskate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Just to clarify!!!! .... The reason I have a rather aged bottle of Champagne ... I was given it some years ago (by the builders of my house when I moved in ) I don't drink (only 'cos I don't like the taste, wish I could say it was a moral thing or I just have amazing willpower - I definitely don't!!!) and a suitable "occasion" hasn't occurred to offer it to friends etc, so it's just languished at the back of a cupboard - but my Mum turns 80 on Friday - what better reason could there be for champagne!!!!!???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I would google what is on the label (year, name and any other details). I am sure some wine merchant website will have details. I did this for a wine my hubby was given by a customer years who - turned out to be a £65 bottle of Margot or something like that. We had it for New Year's Eve and it was the best wine I have ever had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Just thought I'd update to let you all know that we opened the champagne on Saturday and it was absolutely fine there wasn't much of a "pop" when it was opened, but I reckon that varies from bottle to bottle anyway, regardless of age/price etc ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 *phew* Glad it wasn't off Hope you had a fab time celebrating too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Pleased evening went off well and what a lovely occasion to use your champagne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
