🏰news | features + short tasting note IN ENGLISH 【A rare gem from a challenging year, this 1987 Arlaud Bonnes Mares Grand Cru showcases the enduring spirit of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits.】 While 1987 was a mixed vintage for Burgundy, with many wines past their prime, the Côte de Nuits produced some structured wines with aging capacity, making this a testament to careful winemaking. Expect a complex bouquet of red fruit, cherry, and strawberry, intertwined with notes of oak, vanilla, cedar, and earthy undertones. Hints of black fruit, blueberry, lavender, and dried fig may also emerge, leading to a palate that, despite the vintage's general reputation for lighter, faster-maturing wines, still offers a delicate tannic power and a rich, fleshy character. 🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing various types of suggestion east or west corresponding to wine cost IN ENGLISH This mature Grand Cru would be exquisite with Cantonese roasted goose or a delicate steamed fish with ginger and spring onion. For Western cuisine, consider a classic coq au vin, pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction, or a rich mushroom risotto. Aged hard cheeses like Comté or a truffle-infused Brie would also be a sublime match. 🥂 fit for event suggestion IN ENGLISH This is a truly special bottle for a connoisseur's cellar, perfect for an intimate, contemplative tasting among serious Burgundy enthusiasts or a milestone anniversary celebration. Given its age, it's a rare treat that speaks of history and resilience. Remember to handle the old cork and capsule with care. Gentle decanting is recommended to allow any sediment to settle and the wine to slowly open up, revealing its delicate, evolved aromas. Serve slightly below room temperature, around 14-16°C.