Expert: Paul Wagner - 10/1/2007

Question
Hello Paul: I have a Napoleon Cognac Fine Champagne bottle with box.It was a gift to my late step Father.I believe it to be at least 25 years old.It has # J.P. 3432. Any idea of a market value of this bottle? Best Regards,Jay

Answer
Hi Jay

Cognacs don't improve with age in the bottle--the alcohol level is too high for them to change much.  SO the values don't go up much, either.   This one might sell for about $60 or so...

The good news is that they don't go bad, either, so it hsould be very tasty to drink.

By the way, VSOP, a higher level from the same company, would be worth far more.  

Paul Wagner