This 1997 Montus Madiran Cuvée Prestige is a mature, full-bodied wine. We recommend serving it at 16-18°C (60-64°F). Given its age and powerful Tannat structure, decanting for 1-2 hours is highly recommended to allow it to open up. It is currently in its optimal drinking window, but can still hold for a few more years if stored properly. For older vintages like this, an Ah-So opener is recommended to protect the delicate cork.

Montus Madiran Cuvée Prestige is known for its powerful, full-bodied style, dominated by the Tannat grape. It typically offers intense dark fruit, firm tannins, notes of spice, earth, and sometimes a hint of game. It pairs exceptionally well with rich, savory Asian dishes such as slow-cooked beef rendang, Korean BBQ short ribs (galbi), Peking duck, or hearty lamb stews with aromatic spices.

This bottle is in excellent condition: the label is perfect (score 10), the fill level is in the neck (score 10), and the capsule has no problems (score 10). To maintain its quality at home, store the bottle horizontally in a cool (12-15°C or 54-59°F), dark place with consistent humidity (60-70%) and away from vibrations or strong odors. Avoid direct sunlight and significant temperature fluctuations.

Montus Madiran Cuvée Prestige is a highly respected wine, particularly for its aging potential and quality. While specific scores for the 1997 vintage may vary, this wine generally receives high praise from critics. It holds good investment value for collectors due to its reputation as a benchmark Madiran and its ability to age gracefully, making it a desirable asset.

As this wine is shipped from Europe (FRA), 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, all via chilled delivery to ensure optimal condition.

We source all our wines from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable authenticity and provenance.

For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice is provided. For EU pre-order SKUs, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at cost.