Irish Examiner view: Shortage of champagne could be a good economic omen

Bon viveurs will be chilled by the news, but the bubbly barometer may be signalling good news for the world economy

A reported surge in sales of champagne could reflect a renewed thirst for luxury goods, in turn suggesting growing confidence. Stock picture

Recent reports that Moet Hennessy is running out of champagne is likely to chill the blood of bons viveurs everywhere.

Company chief executive Philippe Schaus confirmed in a recent interview that they are indeed running out of stock, and many other luxury brands reporting increased sales as well: A thirst for the finer things in life now the lockdown era is in the rearview mirror? Perhaps.