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wine serving
What are the optimal serving temperature, decanting time, and drink window for this wine? Are there any special opening recommendations for wines over 20 years old?
For this 2018 Pommard 1er Cru, serve at 16-18°C. Given its youth and structure, decant for 1-2 hours. The optimal drink window is estimated from 2025 to 2040. This wine is not yet over 20 years old; for very old wines, an Ah-So opener is recommended to protect fragile corks.
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asian food pairing / wine style
What is the style of this wine, and what Asian food pairings would you recommend?
This is a powerful and structured Red Burgundy from Pommard, made from Pinot Noir, typically offering dark fruit, earthy notes, and firm tannins. It's full-bodied for Burgundy. It pairs excellently with richer Asian dishes such as braised pork belly, Korean BBQ, robust duck preparations, or hearty mushroom dishes.
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how to store at home
What is the condition of the label, level, and capsule of this wine, and what are the recommendations for home storage?
This bottle is in excellent condition with a perfect label (score 10), an in-neck fill level (score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). For home storage, keep the bottle in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature (around 12-15°C) and consistent humidity (around 70%) to allow it to age gracefully.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment value or market scores for this wine?
Bernard et Thierry Glantenay is a respected producer in Burgundy. While not as widely known as some grander names, their 1er Cru wines from strong vintages like 2018 can offer good value and potential for appreciation, especially as they mature.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
This wine is shipped from Europe (BEL). For Hong Kong, the estimated arrival time (ETA) is within 2 weeks. For Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong for delivery, utilizing chilled delivery services.
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authenticity
How is the authenticity and provenance of this wine guaranteed?
We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle comes from our network of certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage conditions.
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invoice / certificate of origin
What is the process for corporate orders requiring an invoice or a Certificate of Origin?
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. Please contact our customer service for further details and arrangements.