For this 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, serve at 17-19°C. Given its age and full-bodied nature, decant for 1-2 hours to allow it to breathe and separate any sediment. The optimal drink window is likely now through 2028. As this wine is over 20 years old, an Ah-So opener is highly recommended to gently remove the potentially fragile cork.

This is a rich and full-bodied Southern Rhône wine, typically a Grenache-dominant blend, offering complex notes of dark fruit, garrigue, spice, and savory undertones. It pairs exceptionally well with robust Asian dishes such as braised beef, lamb curry, Korean BBQ, or rich Cantonese roasted meats like char siu or roast goose.

This bottle is in excellent condition with a perfect label (score 10), an in-neck fill level (score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). Due to its age, significant sediment is expected, so handle with care. For home storage, keep the bottle in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature (around 12-15°C) and consistent humidity (around 70%).

Domaine de la Mordorée's Cuvée de la Reine des Bois is a highly regarded Châteauneuf-du-Pape, especially from a mature vintage like 1998. It holds good investment potential, particularly for collectors seeking well-aged examples of this iconic wine, often commanding strong secondary market prices.

This wine is shipped from Europe (FRA). For Hong Kong, the estimated arrival time (ETA) is within 2 weeks. For Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong for delivery, utilizing chilled delivery services.

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