A cladogram is a stylized diagram that looks like a series of Y's or forks in a road. At each branch, or Y junction, novel characters of evolutionary origin are used to separate off one group from the rest. Cladograms can be constructed for any group of organisms.
I checked with the bubbly brain on staff, Bruce Sanderson (who reviews Champagne for Wine Spectator), and he says, Champagne can age well. High acidity and carbon dioxide act as preservatives as it ages in the bottle prior to disgorgement. After disgorgement, Champagne will develop like a still wine. If the quality is high (i.e., an excellent vintage-dated bubbly) and it is well stored, Champagne is capable of long aging.
Taste Chardonnay. Chardonnay is one of the most popular white wines in the world, and for good reason. Its crisp taste and delicious notes of vanilla, apple, and tropical fruits make it one of lifeâs great pleasures. Chardonnay is also one of the few white wines that can be aged. While many white wines lose their flavor after two years in the bottle, Chardonnay can keep improving for five to eight years. Many winemakers carefully age Chardonnay in oak barrels. Over time, the oak imparts toasty, buttery flavors to the wine.