September 24, 201213 yr The oldies have been having a clear out of their wine/whisky/brandy cellar and I've been landed with a bottle of champagne from 1955 from them. Now according to the gospel of google it was a good year, but I fear it'll taste like shit if I open it. I like wine, but don't get how it can last that log without going off. Soooo, what do I do, flog it, sup it, or put it on a chippy tea? There's got to be an expert on here, there's an aficionado for every subject on WW.
September 24, 201213 yr just open it, if it's gone off whats the loss? so what you didn't have it yesterday,
September 24, 201213 yr Author just open it, if it's gone off whats the loss? so what you didn't have it yesterday, That's what my mother said. She said open it in the back garden, if it's vile, get rid. Just wondering though, is it worth sitting down and making an effort or will it end in disappointment.
September 24, 201213 yr If you need a taste test, there's only one person in the world up for that job :)
September 24, 201213 yr Thing is, folk pay daft money to eat and drink shit so surely there'll be some nugget who would pay daft coin for a 60 year old bottle of champagne?
September 24, 201213 yr Look it up on the internet - the value should be on there. If it's a decent whack, sell it. I've got a bottle of red that someone bought my daughter on her christening - to keep & increase value rather than drink. It's up to abut £150 at the moment.
September 24, 201213 yr Author Thing is, folk pay daft money to eat and drink shit so surely there'll be some nugget who would pay daft coin for a 60 year old bottle of champagne? 200 odd quid, I think from googling. She only gave it me for a laugh. http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/champagne+ayala/1955 http://www.jahrhundertweine.de/en/shpSR.php?A=7394&p1=301&p2=536
September 24, 201213 yr Just £200 for a 60 year old bottle, obviously not that good a year then, I would have thought it should be worth far more than that. £200 is fuck all, just get it supped
September 24, 201213 yr Author Just £200 for a 60 year old bottle, obviously not that good a year then, I would have thought it should be worth far more than that. £200 is fuck all, just get it supped Just googled and 1955 was one of the best apparently. There have been some exceptional vintages, notably 1947, 1955, 1964, and 1973 http://www.maisons-champagne.com/en/bonal_gb/pages/05/07-02 Shows how much I know about wine. I suspect this needs further investigation.
September 24, 201213 yr The oldies have been having a clear out of their wine/whisky/brandy cellar and I've been landed with a bottle of champagne from 1955 from them. Now according to the gospel of google it was a good year, but I fear it'll taste like shit if I open it. I like wine, but don't get how it can last that log without going off. Soooo, what do I do, flog it, sup it, or put it on a chippy tea? There's got to be an expert on here, there's an aficionado for every subject on WW. NB - My uncle down south came across some vintage stuff a bit back,sure he had it valued by a very reputable firm called Suttons and Robertsons,they must have a website but unless we're going halves on it,then i'll let you do the spadework. they got him a lot more than expected
September 24, 201213 yr Author NB - My uncle down south came across some vintage stuff a bit back,sure he had it valued by a very reputable firm called Suttons and Robertsons,they must have a website but unless we're going halves on it,then i'll let you do the spadework. they got him a lot more than expected They're a bloody pawnbrokers you cheeky get!
September 24, 201213 yr They're a bloody pawnbrokers you cheeky get! i knew you'd fall for that old chestnut. try www.champagnevalues.com Edited September 24, 201213 yr by miamiwhite
September 24, 201213 yr I'll have to consult the oracle in the morn, I can't be arsed to talk to her tonight. From what scant knowledge I have, it probably won't be suppable any more. Unlike other goods which won't fetch a penny once they've gone off (you try selling 1955 Danish blue), it will probably be of interest to a collector somewhere. If it's a vintage, ie has it got the year printed on the label, then the few bob you'll get for it will be of more use to you. According to one of those links 1955 was in fact a vintage year. Let me ask our peg tomorrow.
September 24, 201213 yr Author Ta. Maggie. Always the voice of intelligence It's Ayala & Co. Chateau D'ay with 1955 written on the front. Twice for some reason. Apparently he's got a shitload of old cognac & malts too. Mainly gifts from patients over the years he's never got round to supping. edit: Oh and a 1955 Moet too he's just said. He qualified that year, which was handy! Edited September 24, 201213 yr by no balls
September 24, 201213 yr Ayala & Co, are now part of Bollinger IIRC and the champers is probably worth £200 to £250. Edited September 24, 201213 yr by Traf
September 24, 201213 yr Author Ayala & Co, are now part of Bollinger IIRC and the champers is probably worth £200 to £250. I googled that all by myself It says by appointment of the late King. Odd that, how much does a dead King sup. 500 quid for a couple of bottles of vinegar seems reasonable enough for an evening's work
September 24, 201213 yr Got one of those minuture bottles of guinness from the 60s, should i sup it or flog it ?
September 24, 201213 yr I googled that all by myself It says by appointment of the late King. Odd that, how much does a dead King sup. 500 quid for a couple of bottles of vinegar seems reasonable enough for an evening's work You may well have googled it. I knew it already!
September 24, 201213 yr Author You may well have googled it. I knew it already! Smart arse! I shall be back on asking questions about the cognac when I've snaffled that
September 24, 201213 yr I'll have the cognac if you want to give it away! Hopefully it'll be an Albert de Montaubert. I do quite like that.
September 24, 201213 yr Author I'll have the cognac if you want to give it away! Hopefully it'll be an Albert de Montaubert. I do quite like that. I shall go for a toot later in the week. Apparently the dining room is full of this shit. I sense a photo opportunity of Jazza's tinnies epic proportions! Edited September 24, 201213 yr by no balls
September 25, 201213 yr Here's the verdict - it's undrinkable unless you like vinegar. Sell it to a collector, who won't want it for its value as a beverage. Its value will depend on a few things such as exclusivity of the vineyard, just how good the 1955 vintage was (some vintage years are better than others), how many bottles are still about etc. It will probably be worth more than the Moet. That would be a bit like original Beatles LPs - everyone thinks they're worth a fortune but in fact they're worth nob all because there are so many of them about. Rare = collectable = dear. For this professional advice I demand nothing expect first refuals on the malts!
September 25, 201213 yr Just £200 for a 60 year old bottle, obviously not that good a year then, I would have thought it should be worth far more than that. £200 is fuck all, just get it supped No it's not ... it's 60 bottles of 3 for £10 at Asda
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