Champagne have been made for special occasions and people, the most notable example perhaps being the 20 fluid ounce / 60 cL. bottle (Imperial pint) made especially for Sir Winston Churchill by Pol Roger. In 2009, a bottle of 1825 Champagne was opened at a ceremony attended by 12 of the world's top wine tasters. This bottle was officially recognised by "Guinness World Records" as the oldest bottle of Champagne in the world. The contents were found to be drinkable, with notes of truffles and caramel in the taste. There are now only two other bottles from the 1825 vintage extant.
Storage of wine the wine. However, the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne" (CIVC) still recommends storing Champagne on its side, which can be read on their website at: http://www.champagne.fr/en/tasting-and-appreciation/art-of-serving-champagne/storing-champagne-bottles where it is stated: "Champagne is ready for drinking upon release, matured to perfection in the producer’s cellars. "It will, however, keep well for several years if stored on its side in a cool, dark, draft-free place, following the three golden rules of Champagne storage: Storing wine that is bottled with alternative wine closures other than cork, such as a bung, have many of the same considerations in regards to temperature and light