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wine serving
How should I serve this wine and what is its optimal drinking window?
This 1984 vintage is 40 years old. We highly recommend using an Ah-So wine opener for its aged cork. Serve at 16-18°C. Decanting for 1-2 hours can help it open up, but be mindful of potential sediment. While 1984 was a challenging vintage, this second wine from Latour can still offer mature Bordeaux characteristics, likely at the end of its drinking window.
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asian food pairing / wine style
What is the style of this wine and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?
Les Forts de Latour is the esteemed second wine of Chateau Latour, a First Growth Bordeaux. It typically showcases classic Pauillac characteristics: structured, with notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco, evolving into earthy and savory notes with age. It would pair well with rich Asian dishes like Cantonese roasted goose, braised pork belly, or even a hearty Korean galbi-jjim.
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how to store at home
Can you provide details on the bottle's condition and how to store it at home?
The label is slightly marked or stained or damaged (score 6), which is common for a wine of this age. The fill level is base neck (score 8), which is excellent for a 40-year-old bottle. The capsule is in perfect condition (score 10). For home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a dark, cool place with stable temperature and humidity to preserve its quality. Expect natural sediment due to its age.
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investment value / scores
What are the typical scores for this wine, and does it have investment potential?
Les Forts de Latour, as the second wine of a First Growth, generally holds good value and can appreciate over time. While the 1984 vintage was challenging, its association with Chateau Latour still gives it collector appeal. Specific scores for this vintage might be modest, but its provenance and brand prestige contribute to its long-term investment interest.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
This wine is currently stocked in Hong Kong. For chilled delivery, it will arrive within 2 business days to Hong Kong addresses and within 5 business days to Taiwan addresses.
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authenticity
How can I be assured of the wine's authenticity and provenance?
We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. We source directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage conditions.
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invoice / certificate of origin
What documentation is available for corporate orders?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice will be provided. If this is an EU pre-order SKU, an on-demand Certificate of Origin can be made available at an additional cost.
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