Unopened, about 5 years.
3 or 2 days
Yes.Wine can keep for decades, if not centuries.Hmmmmm.....Well, I just toured the Champagne region in France and learned that Champagne is quite a bit different than wine and you should drink it fairly soon to when you buy it. It is not like wine in that regard. The master champagne guy decides when to stop the ageing (fermenting) process for it to have the best flavor. So, I'm not sure!
A bottle of sparkling wine should last for years if properly stored on its side in a cool dark place with proper humidity.
It is an area of France that was known as "The Champagne" long before the invention of the "bubbly". The wine was named after the region.
"The Champagne of Beers" The prevailing slogan on current packaging is "The Champagne of Beers", an adaptation of its long standing slogan "The Champagne oo Bottle Beers"
Yes, the raisin will sink into a glass of champagne, but not for long ... the bubbles from the champagne will inflate the dried raisin and it will float up to the surface.
Champagne can deteriorate over a long period of time.
Like most wines, opened champagne will go flat and lose its wine characteristics as soon as 24 hours. Even recorking or removing the oxygen from the top of the bottle will only preserve the champagne for an extra 1-2 days. It is best to drink your bubbly at one sitting, or expect to use it in some cocktail mixers.
Champagne should be chilled in the freezer for about 30 minutes before serving to reach the ideal temperature for enjoyment.
It is safe to leave champagne in the freezer for about 1.5 to 2 hours before it starts to freeze. It is important to monitor the time closely to prevent the champagne from freezing and potentially causing the bottle to burst.
Champagne should be chilled in the freezer for about 30-45 minutes before serving to reach the ideal temperature for enjoyment.