"Every corner of Europe seems to have its own sparkling wine. Italy has Prosecco, Spain is known for Cava, and Germany has Sekt, but Champagne, the most lauded toasting wine, is only produced in a specific corner of France, making it a very special glass. Sparkling wine has been coming out of the Champagne region since the days of Julius Caesar, and while those century-old bottles might be long gone, vintage champagne is alive and well."
"Given the unpredictability of weather and terrain, farmers can only do so much preparation for the season ahead, and as one can imagine, every season is full of surprises. With this in mind, vintners only tackle the process of making a vintage every few years when the harvest proves exceptional. This means these bottles are extremely limited, which translates to the big bucks."
Champagne is produced only in the Champagne region of France and has a long history of sparkling production. Vintage Champagne, called millésimé, is made from a single year’s harvest and is produced only when that harvest shows exceptional typicity. Producers age vintage bottles for a minimum of three years, though many houses age them far longer for greater development. Limited production in good years creates rarity and high market value, with some vintages and houses commanding thousands of dollars. Notable vintages and extended aging practices make certain bottles especially sought after by collectors.
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