If there is one name in champagne that all wine and non-wine drinkers know, it’s probably Dom Perignon. The champagne is known for a citrus berry taste with a light-bodied crisp style. And as its Champagne designation indicates, it is one of the “real” champagnes from the Champagne region of France. Its shield logo is easily recognizable by almost anyone who has walked down the wine and champagne aisle of a liquor and wine store. Is Dom Perignon the best Champagne for collectors and investors? Or are some of the other high-end Champagnes better?

One aspect that oenophiles love, particularly if they want to enjoy a “bottle of Dom” over more than one occasion, is that its bubbles may last for several days after opening if it is refrigerated and sealed tightly.

According to the website LuxuryViewer.com, Dom Perignon’s bubbles last longer than non-vintage champagnes and will last 7 years to 10 years after it is purchased and if stored properly. The champagne will still be drinkable for years into the future even if the bubbles are no longer present.

The big question that wine collectors and those who invest in wine should know the answer to is whether or not Dom Perignon is the best buy for the money — and whether or not there are others that may be even better.

In the interest of size Total Wine is a reliable barometer of reference for Collectors Dashboard. The business has many locations across the country and they are known for having very good prices. Here is a sampling of Dom Perignon Champagne offered at a bottle size of 750ml which is the standard size of champagne. Here are some, but the prices below will of course fluctuate:

• Dom Perignon Oenotheque, 1971 for a price of $2,199.99 per bottle
• Dom Perignon Oenotheque, 1970 for a price of $1,899.99 per bottle
• Dom Perignon “P2” Brut Rose, 1995 for a price of $1,399.97 per bottle
• Dom Perignon “P2” Brut Rose, 1996 for a price of $899.97 per bottle
• Dom Perignon “P2” Brut, 2002 for a price of $579.99 per bottle

Comparativily the other Champaign labels available at Total Wine are as follows:

• Krug Clos D’Ambonnay, 2000 for a price of $3,199.99 per bottle
• Krug Clos D’Ambonnay, 1998 for a price of $2,949.99 per bottle
• Roederer Cristal ROse, 2009 for a price of $739.99 per bottle
• Salon Brut Blnc de Blncs Le Mesnil, 2007 for a price of $709.99 per bottle
• Billecart Salmon Champagne Brut Le Clos St. Hilaire, 2003 for a price of $469.99 per bottle

Collectors Dashboard evaluates collectibles as an alternative asset class. The same capital that could have been invested into stocks or bonds is being used to buy high-end collectibles. True oenophiles have a passion to own certain wines for consumption or for a future special event. The investor class in wine is solely buying each bottle or case as an asset to sell at a later date for a profit. This keeps collectors and investors in a constant battle for who can win in auctions.

According to the website Vinovest, Champagne must be stored properly on its side in a wine rack or stacked the same way in a wine cellar. A bottle from the 1950s-1970s of Dom Perignon is said to taste excellent. Champagne vintages to know are paired with events. Lady Diana and Prince Charles served bottles Dom Perignon from 1961 at their wedding.

The handy website wine-searcher.com lists the bottles available and those can easily run well above $1,000 for certain bottles of Dom Perignon. A 1961 Dom Perignon Brut Champagne made famous by the royal wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles in 1981 can be bought in 2021 for $928.25. A bottle of the same vintage can be shipped from the same website from the UK for $1,377.13 excluding duty and sales tax.

Dom Perignon is likely the most recognizable Champagne to collect. According to the sampling from Total Wine, there are many other labels that may also draw collectors and investors into the mix. And the website FinancesOnline also listed the 10 most expensive champagne bottles in the world, with Dom Perignon variations taking two spots on the list. And you can always walk into the Sotheby’s fortress in New York City and pick from their list of high-end champagnes that can also be bought on the spot.

Whether you are collecting in wine or investing in wine every pallet is different and we at Collectors Dashboard encourage enjoyment in either. Perhaps trying one of the top champagnes could be the best reason to start a collection. Then again, you might want to forget about the investment value at that sitting.