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ospam (PRV8EYE) wrote:

> I have a bottle of Corbel Champagne I received for my wedding
> three years ago. The bottle has never been opened. Does
> champagne go bad? Does the taste change after three years if the
> bottle is unopened? I know some will say "just taste it" but,
> since I'm not a champagne drinker, I want to give it to someone
> else. I don't want to end up giving them cider <G>. Any advise
> will be greatly appreciated.

All depends on conditions of storage. Three years at room
temperature will ruin everything bubbly, even the very best.

Kept cool, there are chances it might be drinkable. Never tasted
Corbel (isn't that "Korbel", btw?) here in Europe, so I can't give
further help.

M.