Does anyone know or point me in the direction that I can find the value of a World War II bottle of champagne?

SPC Nate Lamphier — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 13:06:11 -0400

Here is the quick background. My grandpa and his twin where involved in World War II. Long story short, they got to know the owner of their favorite pub....upon their return to the United States the owner gave them both a bottle of champagne and told them that when they get married to open it as his gift since he won't be able to attend. Well, my grandpa got married and his twin never did and our family still has the bottle. Just curious if this is a collectible item or if they are massed produced. With this having our family story attached to it it is something we obviously "treasure" regardless!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2015 3:16 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:16:12 -0400

Probably in the 800's

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Jul 4 at 2015 3:30 PM

SFC Maury Gonzalez — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:30:21 -0400

If it wasn't stored at proper temp, environment, probably not drinkable

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made Aug 14 at 2017 3:17 AM

SMSgt Lawrence McCarter — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 03:17:43 -0400

Pol Roger Champagne has been in the same family for 160 years and the 5th generation. They are located in Empery France and started in 1849 but their first release was 1853 of that vintage. Currently they produce 1.8 Million bottles per year and have worldwide distribution. Their Champagne is a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II of UK and was also was a favorite of Winston Churchill. They have released some vintage years honoring Winston Churchill. The picture here is one section of their cellars. there are 7.5 miles of the tunnels there with 10 million bottles stored. Current vintages seems to run over $100 to $150 per bottle but there are some for less. I have no idea what the 1934 bottle You have may be worth but I suspect that maybe that was a one time marking for release, just a guess I don't actually know. i am curious though and it seems like an interesting item to have esp as it has a story with You own family.