Sommelier Tastes the Same Champagne at Different Ages (1973-2023) | World of Wine | Bon Appétit

Sommelier André Hueston Mack returns for another edition of World of Wine, this time sampling bottles of Veuve Clicquot champagne across a 50-year age range. How does a champagne from the early 1970's compare to one bottled only a few months ago?
Director: Gunsel Pehlivan/Dan Siegel
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: Michael Imhoff
Host: Andre Mack
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Producer: Halie Aaron
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Culinary Associate Producer: Lindsay Leopold
Culinary Researcher & Recipe Editor: Vivian Jao
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producers: Yoshivel Chirinos, Tim Colao, Oadhan Lynch
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Miguel Zamora
Audio: Rachel Suffian
Production Assistant: Samantha Cadiff
Researcher: Ryan Harrington
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
Special Thanks: Wine Consigners, Thatcher's Wine, Kevin Kozlowski
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[@bluetannery1527]

Andre needs his own show

[@LuxNewsNow]

absolutely

[@ElleAlexandria]

He’s just so great!

[@niqkwhite595]

Isn’t this his own show?

[@andrewehyang]

This is his own show

[@BobaPhettamine]

@@andrewehyang the person means his own channel he owns not working for bon appetit like brad has done

[@Ericbryanmr]

It would be great if you could get Andre to do some blind tastings. I find watching an expert piece together the puzzle of a mystery wine helps a lot with the audience build their own knowledge of how to taste.

[@damic3237]

Konstantin Baum sometimes does that, it's a really fun channel if you're into wine

[@ForrestHanson]

Inject an Andre blind tasting into me.

[@jonokiller]

we must wonder if the oldest tasting notes are more positive than they would be blind.

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I agree, blind tasting is so much fun and education for both the creator and the audience!

[@mynameisabe905]

Without realizing his name was Andre, I thought you were making a joke on Andre, the other champagne brand xD

[@Kent6494]

Can we get an episode where Andre uses his wine tasting skills to solve crimes?

[@ElleAlexandria]

This made me belly laugh 😂

[@richardteal5678]

yes! I need this show in my life. NCIS: Sommolier

[@alexgetsout]

Andre needs a series going through each country/style/grape

[@TheTruth27536]

I think he's done something like that already.

[@alastairhewitt380]

Would love it if they invited the wine king on the show to talk about different varietals. Love their content and mentor, mentee dynamic as well

[@Nick-hz9no]

"Luv da gahhhme", we love you Andre.

[@spellet2]

I recently had a 1961 Dom Perignon that somehow managed to still have some bubbles and hadn’t spoiled, barely tasted like champagne at that point (more like brandy) but was still an incredible experience

[@markwoodger2]

Thanks Andre. I'm a '73 vintage myself.

[@ScarletxCupcakes]

We love an André Mack experience

[@anti_nana4463]

Vintage champagne makes Andre very happy, Andre tasting vintage champagne makes me very happy

[@thatsnotwhatiasked]

I had a 1975 veuve last week and it was insane, so nutty and popcorny, and the dried fruit and the acid were still all there! It was a real treat!

[@jens256]

That's brilliant. My parents are turning 80 next year and sourcing a vintage bottle of champagne might be a really cool present. Event if it turns out to be corked.

[@brianl3883]

Andre needs to do a masterclass for wine tasting. Even those of us who understand this subject, appreciate the insight of a pro who really understands how to communicate the subject. Cool video. Great job.

[@Jeannine241]

I rarely drink anymore but I always pull up for Mr. Mack’s videos 🍾

[@martberg7874]

André is the best. So entertaining to watch. Love his passion.

[@teosoderholm96]

no he's not the best there are many people better!!

[@teosoderholm96]

what you are doing is spreading lies!!! andre is NOT the best.

[@jordanthomas1107]

As an amateur wine drinker but someone who has a pretty decent beer palate - I would love to drink wine with Andre - he isn't pretentious and is super educational.

[@aleksandarsavev]

This is an example of how you can be a master at anything, if you love it.

[@aisforannihilation1662]

Nice to see a bunch of ppl thinking the same thing I keep thinking. I would watch more Mack! I've already watched all his other features. Really enjoy his vibe & array of knowledge

[@ryanleefit]

Love his passion, he needs a whole series

[@cwg73160]

Tf do you think you’re watching?

[@laliichin5471]

Oh he’s so likable and interesting. I enjoyed hearing his descriptive breakdown

[@spacecentergames]

Much appreciated. He's really awakened my enjoyment of occasional wine and spirits. I've never known much about it, but I now approach it as an experience, to flavor celebrations and events.

[@cindiwindi]

Yaaaaaay I love Andre’s segments so much, thank you!!

[@vspec15]

What a treat to try out all of these different vintages. I was sad when Andre tasted the 1973. =(

[@jonh901271]

"Champagne every day" Yesssss!!!!

[@Freebird-1122]

The moment when you realize you no longer have to be afraid to open champagne 🤯

[@la7427]

I was taught to just put a towel over it and hold it down to catch the cork. Super easy

[@GustavoMoura]

Thanks for risking your life with this tasting, worth it! 😅

[@jeffboyd2099]

The Mack Daddy does it again. Very informational, Very Educational, Very interesting. Thank You Andre' ..............👍👍👍

[@deenzmartin6695]

this guy's videos are the only bon apetit videos worth watching.

[@nathanwildthorn6919]

Thank you, Andre! 😊 Very educational. 😊

[@andrewkarl5174]

You win some you lose some, but you always learn. Cheers and thanks. BTW love your book

[@Nick-kk9ei]

He has a book?

[@billbush1270]

I bought a $50 bottle of VC 15 years ago. It was a whole different thing than any champagne I'd ever had. Might do it again, one more time.

[@Imhotep0013]

Andre is the best...always keeps it so real. Love his perspective.

[@chi_lebougie]

I saw Andre and I immediately clicked!!! Andre needs his own show.

[@cwg73160]

Do people here think this is Andre’s first time on Bon Appétit? He’s…the…one…who…hosts…this…series.

[@reggaeog5604]

Love him! Powerful teaching!

[@handrinkssolowineclub]

Dude, this SO great. Beautifully delivered! I can see I'm going to have to up my game INSANELY if I'm ever going to be in the Top5 with you! Big congrats on your place in the 67PallMall wine communicator awards.

[@ladiesbane]

The love shown for the 1973 was so touching, I don't know why.

[@sv9618]

Visited veuve and had a private tour and bought all of these and brought them back to the US. The vintages especially the rosé had a much stronger taste with deeper notes. Trying them all was pretty amazing the whole experience was great!

[@kriskay6]

Love watching Andre

[@YanalchiConqueR]

Shout out to the '93 babies - may we age like Champagne🥂

[@amykruse6887]

'82 baby here. Would love to age like any fine wine.

[@EdwinLap]

Andre is awesome. I agree, he should do his own show on wines and travel. Let's goooo

[@terryeck3304]

Definitely need more André!

[@johnparis7935]

Love this entire series with Andre! Would love to see a vid about orange or natural wine. Bring the funk! We gotta have that funk!

[@andreaperrone5142]

Amazing video thank you so much André!

[@thisforbirdie]

This was fantastic! 1993 hunt begins! Thank you Andre 🎉

[@Tomatohater64]

Andre the Great! Love this stuff.

[@Mr.GoodVibesCaLi]

as a recovering alcoholic i can enjoy these videos based on pure art of wine because of Andre and find a different respect for it

[@zBarthlome]

Love watching Andre. Sipping my Kirkland Champagne while watching this :) lol

[@cameronbatko]

Andre always provides great content and is great at explaining wine.

[@colleenuchiyama4916]

Yeah, Andre, you really do need your own show!

[@michaelkclark6981]

I appreciate what you do. Thank you

[@tracielucaslord2924]

I agree Andre Champagne every day.

[@lolamaven3971]

He’s such a vibe 🍾🥂

[@r4ultra]

I love andre. What a king

[@brianderson2k]

I wish I knew how he learned to identify flavours the way he does. It's so amazing.

[@_d0ser]

Taste and smell a lot of food.

[@Teach_1ne]

“I love the game…” -Money Making Mitch 😭

[@Mystery_Meat]

Super cool! Love Andre, and love this show!

[@SharonDJohnson515]

🥂 Agree! Champagne all the time! Cheers!

[@andrea.mojarro]

3:01 😂 love this guy

[@AlejandroPDX]

More Andre!!

[@sauceherpderp]

The effect of oxygen over time is fascinating regardless of what it is reacting with. It brings so much electronegativity that drives so many reactions. Neat.

[@DJMarcO138]

Oldest bottle I've managed to get is an '88 Deutz Grand Cuvee, and it was absolutely fantastic. Easily in my top 3 wines I've consumed.

[@javierel22]

Brilliant as always, cheers!

[@dlewis612]

We have a 1985 La Grande Dame VC. Even after seeing this video, I’m still scared to open it😂

[@terriw27us]

What a way to start my day. Perfect.

[@janicelgo4522]

I'm not a big drinker (at all), but love learning about wines. And Andre's knowledge, like most other somms, is astounding to me. Love to learn.

[@carolberg8860]

Thanks Andre! So informative. Can't wait to see more.

[@gravesvintage]

I could watch him all day. 10/10, BA.

[@OttoStrawanzinger]

When I saw the whirled up sediment, my first thought was mother of vinegar. 😂 I‘m glad it was "only" oxidized, not champagne vinegar.

[@sverreflem]

Easy and educational. Just the way we like it.

[@mannagrynet]

In Sweden we generally just call it "The Yellow Widow". It's probably my favourite out of the ones that are readily available in any liquor store.

[@heidelbergaren5054]

Because Ms. Clicquot Ponsardin became a widow at the dear age of 27

[@johnciombras5683]

​@@heidelbergaren5054and veuve does mean widow

[@czrs85]

Would love andré to do a Armagnac episode. This was and excellent episode.

[@TimTeboner]

I was relieved when the '73 didn't end up poisoning the poor guy lol

[@Rs-rq9fd]

Andre is carrying this channel

[@freighter1097]

He has 24 videos spanning two years. A lot of his videos aren't getting the same views as cooking videos. How is he carrying this channel?

[@Rs-rq9fd]

@@freighter1097 bro its an opinion, that math is not gonna change my preference for his talent and personality. If u dont like him just say that, no need to get all arithmatic on a stranger lol

[@freighter1097]

@@Rs-rq9fd I do like his content. However, he isn't carrying the channel.

[@Rs-rq9fd]

@@freighter1097 for you. For me he is because he's the only person I regularly tune in for. I'm sure you have a favorite, to each their own

[@justincaldwell9248]

Anyone remember those mberries that changed the flavor of things? I would love to see Andre take one of those and try all kinds of wine with his palate changed

[@StanErvin-yo9vl]

I grew fond of dandelion flower wine back in the '80's. Then eased into citrus wines. Then the natural progression to meads and banana wine. Was fermenting everything within reach.

[@taotzu1339]

Adding a couple chips of dry ice in the 1973 may bring it back to life.

[@jwp2166]

When I retired a friend gave me a bottle of Krug 1990 Champagne. Should I expect that this wine has held up well over the years? Love your videos.

[@LifeOfPabs]

that '73 for sure had some mold in it lol but shout out to André for trying it

[@Nicole-cx6rg]

Can we have him watch wine movies? One of my favorites is Bottle Shock. Sideways etc

[@brenner7308]

00:21 Yeah... Woof glue Co.

[@GlassOfBubbly]

Really entertaining and educational video - Thank you!

[@extraordinaaron]

This dude is the best. Always bringing the knowledge and a great outlook. Love it.

[@lecheff4836]

thx for the real my guy stay 💯

[@smilingassassin05]

I enjoyed watching this. Thank you!

[@derluizfelipe]

Fantastic.

[@bowey6143]

Andre is awesome 🫡

[@seanrosenau2088]

This guy is awesome. Looks like D-Von Dudley but is knowledgeable in fancy stuff.

[@lcpholman]

What I didn't know for a long time is that there are other grapes permitted outside of the big 3: Arbane, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, although their use is rare - something like 0.3% of vineyard area.

[@bigkahona8444]

Loved it . Thank you

[@cechernandez]

Love Andre!! Thank you guys for continuing to bring him on. 🤍🤍

[@terriw27us]

Even though I don't drink alcohol, I love learning about the different wines. I also love using this knowledge to impress my friends and family.

[@JamesCampbell-fb1hh]

More of these please

[@seraphimsforge-master5433]

The Somm Donn 😮

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your taste test!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@lbgr830]

Two questions: 1. Do you have to like the flavors of non-vintage to enjoy a vintage of the same brand? 2. Can you inspect vintage bottles before buying to look for cork taint?

[@dgreen1ng]

Are these chilled? Do you have temperature preferences for reviewing vs drinking a full glass?

[@jetjock015]

Dom Perignon 1993 is the "oldest" vintage of Champagne I've tasted, but that was in 2006. I've been fortunate enough to have every non-Rose Dom vintage since then, though, with the 1996 and 2002 being my personal favorites. Champagne is the best.

[@rpf19]

the BA producer silently fuming in the corner as Andre says the $645 bottle they bought is going down the plughole

[@kirkrowland1335]

This guy is so amazing

[@JC-fj7oo]

I thought he was going to point out that a champagne cork looks like a mushroom which is "champignon" in French.

[@arr0gant1]

Keep em coming!

[@ferminhernandezjr.8284]

i would love to see him do this with port wine