Asset bubbles? Champagne outfizzes Big Tech and bitcoin in 2021

FILE PHOTO: A late wine of Chardonnay is seen in the cellar where bottles of Champagne are left to mature during the traditional Champagne wine harvest in Bethon, France, August 20, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

LONDON (Reuters) - You might be tempted to pop corks if you've invested in vintage champagne this year - the most coveted bottles have outperformed all major financial market assets, from Big Tech to bitcoin.

Online platforms that allow you to trade desirable wine, champagne and spirit vintages, much like stocks or currencies, have seen record activity and bumper price movements this year.