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How much do you spend on an average bottle of champagne during the holidays? $30? $130? $400? High quality champagnes are labor-intensive and their prices usually reflect the quality and craftsmanship that went into them. Their prices also reflect the luxury lifestyle that is associated with champagne and what consumers are willing to pay for it. Forbes has a list of the most expensive champagnes of 2006 just in time for the New Year. Going by the list prices, the list includes:

• Krug, Clos du Mesnil 1995 ($750)
• Bollinger Blanc de Noirs Vieilles Vignes Françaises 1998 ($575)
• Dom Pérignon Rosé 1996 ($400)
• Salon Le Mesnil 1996 ($300)
• Krug 1995 ($200)