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Ca. 1820 Juglar cuvée
In July 2010 in the Baltic Sea at a depth of 55 meters, a group of Swedish divers discovered a collection of 168 bottles of champagne on a shipwreck 55 meters below the surface. The exact age of the champagne could not be determined due to extensive label damage, but many experts agreed that the champagne originated from the early part of the 19th Century.
Very cold and dark conditions of the seabed helped preserve the bottles in perfect condition for over 150 years. Quite surprisingly, when initial tastings were conducted, it was discovered the sparkling wine was still drinkable. Further examination in November of 2010 revealed that, of the bottles discovered, only three originated from the world famous Veuve Clicquot Grand Marque. The other bottles were produced by the now defunct champagne house Juglar. Local authorities decided to auction off all of the bottles for a price in excess of $62,000 each.
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- Blossary: Prestigious Bottles of Champagne
- Industry/Domain: Beverages
- Category: Champagne
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