The Most Expensive Champagne Bottles in the World

Champagne is now widely accessible, yet it retains its prestige and luxurious image. In Champagne, only tasting can determine true excellence. Factors such as terroir, length on the palate, and personal preference are key. Champagne is ultimately about personal experience; the best Champagne is the one that resonates with you emotionally, not just in terms of price.

So why do some Champagnes sell for thousands of dollars? How can a single bottle be worth the price of a Parisian apartment? The answer lies in the rarity of the vintage, the grapes used, but also in marketing and brand reputation.

Price is often associated with quality, and an expensive Champagne bottle is opened to celebrate major events. Some bottles cultivate this exclusive luxury image and reach astronomical prices.

What are the most expensive Champagnes in the world? And is the priciest Champagne always the best Champagne?

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The World's Most Expensive Champagne

Champagne maintains its luxurious image, but some bottles push the limits, setting record-breaking prices. While top-tier vintages can easily sell for hundreds or even thousands of euros, the most expensive champagne in the world surpasses all records.

Goût de Diamants, or Taste of Diamonds (2013)

Goût de Diamants, or Taste of Diamonds (2013) is considered the most expensive and luxurious champagne in the world. It costs a staggering €1.838 million! A single glass of this rare nectar is valued at €328,000.

This English brand presents a bottle handcrafted by designer Alexander Amosu, featuring a distinctive Superman-style “S” logo. The bottle’s price is also justified by its label: solid 18-carat white gold, encrusted with a 19-carat white diamond. Naturally, this champagne is a limited edition—its rarity makes it even more unique.

The champagne itself is made from Grand Cru Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Like its label, the liquid inside the bottle embodies elegance and rare purity. This masterpiece is available in Brut, Rosé, and Blanc de Blancs. At over a million euros per bottle, this record-breaking champagne is reserved for the world’s elite. When you buy Champagne online, you will not find Goût de Diamants for sale.

Runner Up: Armand de Brignac

A relatively new player in the luxury wine world, Armand de Brignac gained fame when rapper Jay-Z promoted it in 2006. Its signature bottle, featuring an ace of spades, stands out. Limited production—only 100,000 bottles per year—ensures its exclusivity, with bottles selling for over €800.

The House says, “Unique to Champagne Armand de Brignac is the blending of a trio of vintages. Each assemblage brings together the unique characters from three distinct harvests while maintaining a powerful lineage from blend to blend.”

The Rosé 30-Liter Midas 2013 was sold for an astonishing €258,000. Its rare grape varieties and deep pink hue make it one of the world’s most expensive rosé Champagnes.

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Prestigious Luxury Champagnes

Even though “Taste of Diamonds” reached an unmatched price, many other prestigious luxury Champagnes are sold at high prices. Here are some standout examples of premium Champagne:

Dom Pérignon

The legendary Dom Pérignon house is a must in this selection. The Benedictine monk who lends his name to this renowned house is often credited with inventing Champagne.

Bottle Barn has the 2012 Dom Perignon Brut Champagne for only $229 and the magnum of 2003 Dom Perignon Brut Champagne available for $575. Just compare that to the White Gold Jeroboam, a masterpiece of the house, which was sold for over €35,000.

Krug

Krug is one of the most famous champagne houses, recognized by both connoisseurs and casual drinkers for its exceptional quality. An expensive Champagne bottle is the 2011 Krug Brut Champagne, a Champagne online selection for $425 a bottle. The Krug Grande Cuvee 172eme Edition Brut Champagne is just $259.99, while the big format Krug Grande Cuvee 161eme Edition Brut Champagne, holding 3 liters, will set you back $1695.00.

Another exceptional bottle, Krug 1928, was sold for nearly €19,000. This prestigious vintage was made from the finest grapes and first bottled in 1938.

Cristal

Louis Roederer remains one of the last great family-owned and independent champagne houses.

The 2014 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne at Bottle Barn online is $325. Contrast that with the Cristal Vinothèque Brut 1990. This rare cuvée—only 2,000 bottles produced to mark the new millennium—was sold for $17,625.

More Premium Champagne By Family Producers

While luxury houses dominate the market with astronomical prices, small producers continue to craft exceptional champagnes at far more reasonable costs. These artisans focus on quality and terroir rather than marketing, offering hidden gems that often rival—or surpass—big-name brands in taste and character. Consider the 2014 Pierre Peters Blanc De Blancs Les Chetillons Cuvee Speciale, A Champagne online at Bottle Barn for $359 and truly a special treat. The Pierre Péters estate, situated in the heart of the "Côte des Blancs" in the village of Le Mesnil sur Oger, has been a family house for six generations.

Ultimately, the best Champagne is not necessarily the most expensive, but the one that best matches individual taste and occasion.