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wine serving
What are the recommended serving temperature, decanting time, and drink window for this wine? Should I use an Ah-So opener?
This 2000 Les Forts de Latour is a mature wine. Serve it at 16-18°C. Decanting for 1-2 hours is highly recommended to allow it to breathe and separate any potential sediment. It is currently in its prime drinking window and can continue to age gracefully for several more years. Given its age (over 20 years), we suggest using an Ah-So opener to safely remove the potentially fragile cork.
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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?
Les Forts de Latour is the esteemed second wine of Château Latour, a Left Bank Bordeaux. It showcases a powerful yet refined style, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, offering notes of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and earthy undertones, with firm tannins and a long finish. It pairs wonderfully with rich Asian dishes such as roasted beef, lamb stew, Korean BBQ, or classic Cantonese roasted meats like char siu and roast goose.
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how to store at home
What is the condition of this bottle's label, level, and capsule, and how should I store it at home?
This bottle is in exceptional condition, featuring a perfect label (score 10), an outstanding in-neck level (score 10), and a flawless capsule (score 10). For optimal long-term storage at home, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with a consistent temperature between 12-15°C and humidity around 70%.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment value of this wine and what are its typical scores?
The 2000 vintage is legendary for Bordeaux, and Les Forts de Latour from this year is highly regarded, offering good investment potential as a collectible second wine from a First Growth estate. It typically receives high scores from critics, often in the low to mid-90s, reflecting its quality and age-worthiness.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
As this wine is shipped from Europe (pre-order stock), the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks via chilled delivery. For Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong.
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authenticity
How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
We guarantee the authenticity and provenance of all our wines. This bottle was sourced directly from our network of certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been established for over 100 years, ensuring a reliable and traceable origin.
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invoice / certificate of origin
Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available?
Yes, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided for all corporate orders. As this is an EU pre-order SKU, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at cost upon request.