As if this year hasn’t been challenging enough, he’s leaving us with one more chance of farewell – a shortage of champagne.
Party-goers looking forward to a lively start to 2022 with their favorite sparkling wine should brace themselves for possible disappointment – especially if you want a more sophisticated variety.
Liquor vendors say brands like Moet & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot, which can sell for $50 to over $100 a bottle, are sold out in many markets, forcing customers to switch to a less ostentatious brand or by other options.
This is happening for three main reasons: increased demand, dwindling grape harvests and a disrupted supply chain that has drastically reduced production and distribution of a range of products, from shoes to toys and yes, champagne.
“These factors have put significant pressure on retailers across the United States this season,” said Michael Osborn, founder and executive vice president of Wine.com. “Unfortunately, exclusive brands like Dom Perignon and Veuve Clicquot are sold out in some markets, but not all.”
Meanwhile, demand for champagne and sparkling wines has increased 120% since 2019, he adds. Osborn said the company anticipated the champagne supply crisis and made an effort to stock up on popular brands.
“This allowed us to have a good supply during the end-of-year sales season,” said Osborn. “At this point, our selection exceeds more than 300 sparkling options, including nearly 100 options from the French Champagne region.”
The Saucey liquor delivery service, which can have a champagne order arrive at your door in 30 minutes, also said that the availability of sparkling wine is erratic before New Year’s, and higher-end brands have been hard to find since Christmas .
Online liquor vendor Drizly, which offers deliveries in less than 60 minutes, said Champagne and prosecco are the best-selling sparkling wines on its website before New Year’s Eve.
“While we’re not seeing signs that consumers are looking for alternatives yet at Drizly, there are other styles available if consumers are facing sourcing challenges at a local level,” said Liz Paquette, the company’s brand director and head of consumer insights. Those options include rosé sparkling wine, Cava and American sparkling wines, she said.
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Reference: CNN Brasil
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