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wine serving
What are the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this Champagne, and what opener should I use for this older vintage?
This mature Champagne is best served chilled at 8-10°C. It does not require decanting and is ready to be enjoyed now. For this older vintage, we highly recommend using a Durand, Ah-So, or Sovy Vintage Wine Opener to safely extract the cork.
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asian food pairing / wine style
What is the style of this Champagne and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?
This Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne, made purely from Chardonnay, offers elegance, fine bubbles, and complex notes of citrus, brioche, and minerality, especially with its age. It pairs exquisitely with steamed fish, delicate dim sum like har gow, or abalone.
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how to store at home
What is the condition of this bottle and how should I store it at home?
This bottle is in perfect condition with a perfect label, an in-neck fill level, and an intact capsule. For home storage, keep it in a cool, dark place with stable temperature and humidity, ideally on its side to keep the cork moist.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment value or potential scores for this wine?
Older vintages of Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne from reputable houses like Pierre Moncuit can offer significant investment potential due to their rarity and ability to age gracefully, often commanding high scores from critics.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
As this wine is from our Europe stock, 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 its arrival in Hong Kong. All deliveries are chilled to ensure optimal condition.
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authenticity
How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
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.
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invoice / certificate of origin
Do you provide invoices for corporate orders, and can I get a Certificate of Origin?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice is provided. For EU pre-order SKUs, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at cost upon request.