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wine serving
What are the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this 2016 La Barroche Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pure?
This Châteauneuf-du-Pape is best served at 16-18°C (60-64°F). The 2016 vintage is excellent and this wine is drinking beautifully now, but it also has significant aging potential, capable of developing further complexity over the next 5-15 years. We recommend decanting for 1-2 hours to allow it to fully express its aromas and flavors.
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asian food pairing / wine style
Could you describe the style of this Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pure and suggest some Asian food pairings?
La Barroche's "Pure" is a powerful and elegant Châteauneuf-du-Pape, often predominantly Grenache, showcasing rich red and black fruit flavors, notes of garrigue, spice, and a long, velvety finish. It pairs wonderfully with robust Asian dishes such as Korean BBQ, Peking duck, spicy Szechuan beef, or slow-cooked lamb curries.
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how to store at home
What are the details regarding the label, fill level, and capsule condition of this bottle, and how should I store it at home?
This bottle features a perfect label (score 10/10), a very good base neck fill level (score 8/10), and a flawless capsule (score 10/10). For optimal home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature (ideally 12-15°C or 54-59°F) and consistent humidity, away from vibrations and strong odors.
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investment value / scores
Does this wine have any notable scores, and what is its investment potential?
The 2016 vintage for Châteauneuf-du-Pape is highly acclaimed, and La Barroche "Pure" consistently receives high scores from critics like Robert Parker and Wine Spectator. This wine offers excellent drinking pleasure and strong investment potential due to its quality, vintage, and producer's reputation.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
This wine is shipped from Europe (FRA). For chilled delivery, the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For 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 and provenance of all our wines. This bottle was sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring a reliable and traceable supply chain.
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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. As this is an EU pre-order SKU, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is also available at an additional cost, should you require it for customs or other purposes.
