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wine serving
What are the recommended serving suggestions and drink window for this 1989 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux?
This 1989 Pavillon Rouge is a mature wine, 35 years old, and likely at or past its peak. We recommend decanting it for 30-60 minutes to allow any sediment to settle and the wine to breathe. Serve at 16-18°C (60-64°F). For such an old vintage, an Ah-So, Durand, or Sovy Vintage Wine Opener is essential to carefully remove the fragile cork without breakage.
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asian food pairing / wine style
What is the typical style of Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux and what Asian dishes would it pair well with?
Pavillon Rouge, the second wine of Château Margaux, embodies the elegance of Margaux with a slightly more approachable and earlier-drinking profile. It typically offers notes of red currants, violets, and subtle earthy undertones, developing complex tertiary aromas with age. It pairs wonderfully with refined Asian cuisine such as Peking duck, braised pork belly, or even a delicate mushroom hotpot, where its finesse can shine without overpowering the food.
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how to store at home
Could you provide details on the condition of this bottle, any precautions, and advice for home storage?
This bottle has a very damaged label (score 0). The fill level is high shoulder (score 4), which is generally considered acceptable for a 35-year-old wine, though it indicates some evaporation over time. The capsule is in perfect condition (score 10). Given the age and condition, we recommend consuming this bottle soon to appreciate its mature characteristics. For home storage, always keep wine in a cool, dark place with stable temperature (around 12-15°C or 54-59°F) and humidity (60-75%), away from vibrations and direct light.
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investment value / scores
What are the typical scores for this wine, and does it hold investment value?
The 1989 vintage was excellent in Bordeaux, and Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux from this year typically received strong scores, often in the low to mid-90s, praised for its elegance and aging potential. However, the very damaged label and high shoulder fill level of this particular bottle will significantly reduce its investment appeal. It is best suited for immediate enjoyment by a connoisseur who appreciates mature Bordeaux.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
As this wine is from our Europe stock, the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong. All deliveries are handled with chilled transportation.
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authenticity
How can I be assured of this wine's authenticity and provenance?
We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle was sourced directly from our network of certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over a century, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage conditions prior to reaching us.
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invoice / certificate of origin
What documentation is available for corporate orders?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice will be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at an additional cost upon request.
