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    I have a curve Dom per in on vintage 1988. I stored it in a paper bag and in the dark. I've had it 30 years. Still good?
    Janice Tieperman
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    Unfortunately, 30-year-old champagne is no longer good to drink. In general, wine experts advise drinking vintage champagnes within 5-10 years and non-vintage champagnes within 3-4 years.
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    How can you choose a champagne that has a good taste with out spending a fortune?
    Janice Tieperman
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    Look at customer reviews online or at your local wine shops! Champagne is a pretty popular drink, so there are sure to be lots of reviews on a variety of different brands and vintages.
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    Is it harmful for an unopened bottle of chilled champagne to get warm again?
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    It is not harmful, but it may affect the taste of the champagne. Aim to drink your champagne shortly after chilling it.
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    Can you safely chill a bottle of champagne in a snow drift. If so, how long should you leave it there?
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    Ice from a snow drift is probably too cold to chill champagne safely, as it's generally below freezing.
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    If I put my Brut champagne in the fridge for 2 - 3 hours, will it be OK?
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    Around 4 hours is recommended, but 2 - 3 hours is usually enough.
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