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wine serving
What is the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 1995?
This mature Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 1995 is best served chilled at 12-14°C (54-57°F). Given its age, we recommend using a specialized opener like the Ah-So or Sovy Vintage Wine Opener to protect the delicate cork. Decanting is generally not recommended for aged white Burgundy to preserve its nuanced aromatics. The drink window is likely now to 2028, depending on storage.
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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?
This Grand Cru white Burgundy, made from Chardonnay, is known for its rich, complex, and opulent style, often featuring notes of toasted nuts, butter, honey, and mineral undertones, with a long, powerful finish. It pairs exquisitely with rich Asian seafood dishes such as steamed crab with ginger and scallions, abalone in oyster sauce, or even a creamy Japanese uni pasta.
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how to store at home
Could you provide details on the bottle's condition (label, level, capsule) and offer advice on home storage?
This bottle has a damaged label (score 4), but a perfect in neck level fill (score 10) and a capsule with no problems (score 10). The label damage offers a very good value for money. For home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature (12-15°C or 54-59°F) and humidity (60-75%), away from vibrations and direct light.
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investment value / scores
What are the investment prospects or typical scores for a wine of this caliber?
Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is one of the most prestigious white wines in the world, consistently receiving high scores from critics and demonstrating strong investment potential due to its rarity and exceptional aging ability. While specific scores vary by critic and vintage, it is a highly sought-after collector's item.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine, considering chilled delivery?
As this wine is shipped from our European (Belgium) stock, the estimated delivery time to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks via chilled delivery. For Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days, making the total estimated delivery within 2 weeks plus 5 business days, ensuring optimal condition upon arrival.
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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 directly from our network of certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage history.
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invoice / certificate of origin
Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided. As this is an EU pre-order SKU, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at cost upon request, providing additional assurance of its origin.