Divers find what is thought to be the world's oldest drinkable champagne
'It was fantastic ... it had a very sweet taste ... very small bubbles'
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LESTER HOLT, anchor: Divers have recovered what may be the world's oldest champagne, and it's apparently still good to drink. Thirty bottles found in a shipwreck could date back to the 18th century. After popping the cork on one bottle, the crew reported there were still plenty of bubbles and a sweet taste. Experts say each bottle could bring about $60,000 at auction.
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