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wine serving
What are the recommended serving temperature and decanting time for this wine, and what is its optimal drinking window?
This 1994 Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru is a legendary wine, best served at 16-18°C. We recommend decanting for 1-2 hours to allow its profound complexities to emerge. It is in its prime drinking window now through 2035. For such a precious and aged bottle, using an Ah-So opener, Durand, or Sovy Vintage Wine Opener is highly recommended to protect the delicate cork.
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asian food pairing / wine style
Could you describe the style of this wine and suggest some suitable Asian food pairings?
This iconic Burgundy Pinot Noir from DRC offers incredible finesse, with notes of red berries, forest floor, truffle, and subtle spices. It is ethereal and profound. It pairs exquisitely with refined Asian dishes such as roasted duck, delicate mushroom preparations, premium wagyu beef, or sophisticated dim sum.
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how to store at home
What is the condition of the bottle (label, level, capsule), and what are the best practices for home storage?
The bottle is in excellent condition: the label is perfect (10/10), the fill level is In Neck (10/10), and the capsule has no issues (10/10). For optimal home storage, keep the bottle in a cool, dark place with stable temperature and humidity, away from vibrations and direct light. This ensures its continued evolution.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment potential or general scores for this wine?
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) is arguably the most prestigious and investment-worthy winery globally. Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru is highly collectible, consistently receives perfect or near-perfect scores, and has significant appreciation potential, making it a top-tier investment.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery time for this wine?
As this wine is shipped from Europe (NLD), the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For deliveries to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong, utilizing our chilled delivery service.
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authenticity
How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
All our wines are sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable authenticity and provenance. DRC wines are handled with the utmost care and verification.
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invoice / certificate of origin
What documentation is provided for corporate orders?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice is provided. For EU pre-order SKUs, an on-demand Certificate of Origin can be made available at an additional cost.