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wine serving
What are the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this wine?
This 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Magnum is best served at 16-18°C. Decanting for 1-2 hours is recommended to allow its complex aromas to unfold. As a Grand Cru in Magnum format, it has exceptional aging potential, typically peaking between 10-30+ years, and will continue to evolve beautifully for decades.
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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 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is a powerful, structured, and complex red Burgundy, offering notes of red and dark berries, forest floor, and spice, with firm tannins and good acidity. It pairs wonderfully with richer Asian dishes such as Peking duck, roasted meats like char siu, mushroom hot pot, and Korean BBQ.
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how to store at home
Could you provide details on the bottle's condition (label, level, capsule), any precautions, and advice for home storage?
This Magnum bottle is in perfect condition with a perfect label (score 10), an excellent fill level (in neck, score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). No specific precautions are needed. For optimal home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with stable temperatures (12-15°C) and around 70% humidity, away from vibrations and strong odors.
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investment value / scores
What are the typical scores for this wine and its investment value?
The 2018 vintage is highly regarded, and La Pousse d'Or is a respected producer. This Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, especially in a Magnum format, holds significant investment potential due to its rarity, quality, and extended aging capacity, often receiving high scores from critics like Burghound and Wine Advocate.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
This wine is shipped from Europe (FRA). For Hong Kong, the estimated delivery time is within 2 weeks. For Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days. All deliveries are handled via chilled delivery to ensure optimal wine condition.
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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 can be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at an additional cost, upon request.