Still Waters Posted July 18, 2010 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Divers have discovered what is thought to be the world's oldest drinkable champagne in a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea.They have already tested out the contents of one bottle and claim it tastes 'fantastic' despite dating back to the late 18th century. Diving instructor Christian Ekstrom said the bottles are believed to be from the 1780s and likely were part of a cargo destined for Russia. 'We brought up the bottle to be able to establish how old the wreck was. We didn't know it would be champagne. We thought it was wine or something,' he said. Ekstrom said the divers were overjoyed when they popped the cork on their boat after hauling the bubbly from a depth of 200 feet (60 meters). 'It tasted fantastic. It was a very sweet champagne, with a tobacco taste and oak,' Ekstrom said. The divers discovered the shipwreck Tuesday near the Aland Islands, between Sweden and Finland. About 30 bottles are believed to be aboard the sunken vessel. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSot Posted July 18, 2010 #2 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Ancient? 1780's? The United States is older than that, by a smidge. 'It tasted fantastic. It was a very sweet champagne, with a tobacco taste and oak,' Ekstrom said. You could probably seel the stuff for more than it's weight in gold... and aren't there rules against drinking and diving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funi Posted July 19, 2010 #3 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I'd love to taste that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paracelse Posted July 19, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) Ancient? 1780's? The United States is older than that, by a smidge. You could probably seel the stuff for more than it's weight in gold... and aren't there rules against drinking and diving? Yes there is the R from rules against it and it would sell for up to 50 000 pounds according to the article.. however knowing what ego can do.. I presume that was seriously underestimated Edited July 19, 2010 by Paracelse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted July 19, 2010 #5 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I would love a glass of that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted July 19, 2010 #6 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Aye...there's nowt quite like the taste of tobacco and oak. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted July 19, 2010 #7 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Aye...there's nowt quite like the taste of tobacco and oak. lol Many of the alcohols we drink fermented in oak barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: Posted July 20, 2010 #8 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I'm surprise a bottle that old, especially under the sea, kept it's seal and fizz for so long. That must be good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwynbleidd Posted July 28, 2010 #9 Share Posted July 28, 2010 That's just amazing, considering the oldest on record is 1828 (I think they said?). This is truly "Vintage" Champers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds Posted October 18, 2010 #10 Share Posted October 18, 2010 What i wouldn't give for to taste one of those bottles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oDaVinci Posted January 6, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I had no idea we had the tools to make champagne back then? Must have had a LONG process to create the pressure resistant glass for the champagne.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSot Posted January 6, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I had no idea we had the tools to make champagne back then? Must have had a LONG process to create the pressure resistant glass for the champagne.. Glass blowing is a old technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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