# Luxe Aquatically Aged Champagnes M. Hostomme Submurges Its Product in 200 Feet of Water By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-05 | Updated 2018-04-09 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-champagne References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/gastronomy/this-1900-bottle-of-champagne-is-aged-by-submerging-it-in-200-feet-of-water.php) & [browerfamilywines](https://www.browerfamilywines.com/products/abysse-blanc-de-blancs) M. Hostomme's aquatically aged champagne is extremely [limited-edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-xiii-classic-decanter), with only 60 bottles available in the United States. At $1,900, the alcoholic beverage's worth can only be understood in the context of its development. After four years on land, the aged champagne is submerged for a year in the waters of a remote island in Southern France. At 200 feet deep, the conditions for aging [alcoholic beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anniversary-cuve) is perfect. The underwater environment allows for the aged champagne to mature at a constant temperature and in total darkness—a kind of climate that "wine cellars can only aim to replicate." Appropriately dubbed 'Abysse,' M. Hostomme's 100% Chardonnay is bound to arouse the taste buds with hints of caramelized peach, toasted almonds and its refreshing minerality. Photo Credits: [Digipictoris](http://www.digipictoris.com/), [Heos Marine](http://heos-marine.com/) and [Amphoris](http://www.amphoris.fr/en/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aquatically-aged Alcoholic Beverages:** Developing a new process for aging alcoholic beverages in an underwater environment could prove to be a disruptive innovation in the industry. - **Limited-edition Luxury Products:** Creating extremely limited-edition luxury products, such as M. Hostomme's aquatically aged champagne, could be a way to cater to high-end consumers. - **Unique Flavor Profiles:** Experimenting with unique aging environments for alcoholic beverages could lead to the creation of new and distinctive flavor profiles. ### Where This Applies - **Alcoholic Beverage:** Innovations in the way alcoholic beverages are aged and presented could help the industry stand out from competitors and attract new consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Creating highly limited, high-end luxury products can help companies tap into the lucrative luxury goods market. - **Tourism:** Developing unique experiences, such as offering tastings of aquatically aged champagne, could be a way to attract tourists and create new revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Rare Champagne Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-champagne.md) - [Philanthropic High-Value Charity Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highvalue-charity-auction.md) - [Vintage Fire Extinguisher Champagnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/code-rouge-edition.md) - [Aromatic Travel Champagnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-vintage-2012.md) - [Celebrative Multi-Layered Champagnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperiale-creation-no-1.md) - [Easy-To-Drink Champagnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veuve-clicquot-unveils.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Single-Malt Scotch Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-wave.md) - [Abstract Artwork Champagne Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dom-prignon-and-jeanmichel-basquiat.md) - [Celebratory Steakhouse Champagnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perrys-reserve-premier-cru-champagne.md)