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wine serving
What are the recommended serving temperature and decanting time for this 2002 Bollinger R.D., and what is its optimal drinking window? Given its age, should I use an Ah-So opener?
For this 2002 Bollinger R.D., serve chilled at 8-10°C. Decanting is generally not recommended for Champagne. This wine is ready to drink now but can continue to age beautifully. Given its age of over 20 years, we highly recommend using an Ah-So opener to protect the delicate cork.
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asian food pairing / wine style
Could you describe the wine style of Bollinger R.D. and suggest some suitable Asian food pairings?
Bollinger R.D. is a prestige cuvée Champagne known for its complex, rich, and often oxidative style, featuring notes of brioche, nuts, and dried fruits with high acidity. It pairs exquisitely with dim sum, roasted chicken, rich seafood dishes like crab or lobster, and Peking duck.
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how to store at home
What is the condition of this bottle's label, fill level, and capsule, and what are the best home storage practices?
This bottle has a slightly marked or stained label (score 6), an ideal in-neck fill level (score 10), and a flawless capsule (score 10). For home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with stable temperature and humidity, away from vibrations.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment potential of this 2002 Bollinger R.D., and what kind of scores does it typically receive?
The 2002 Bollinger R.D. is from a legendary Champagne vintage and is highly sought after, making it an excellent investment. It typically receives very high scores, often in the 95-98 point range from top critics.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery time for this wine, considering it is shipped from Belgium?
As this wine is shipped from our European stock in Belgium, the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong.
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authenticity
How can you assure the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle was sourced from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance.
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invoice / certificate of origin
What documentation is available for corporate orders, especially for EU pre-order SKUs?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice will be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available upon request, at an additional cost.
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