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wine serving
What is the recommended serving temperature, decanting time, and drink window for this 2015 Cornas Saint-Pierre?
For this 2015 Cornas Saint-Pierre, we recommend serving it at 16-18°C. A decanting of 1-2 hours is beneficial to allow its powerful aromas to unfold. This wine is still relatively young and has excellent aging potential, with an optimal drink window from 2020 to 2035.
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asian food pairing / wine style
What is the typical style of this wine, and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?
This Cornas Saint-Pierre, made from 100% Syrah in the Northern Rhône, is known for its powerful and structured style, featuring dark fruit, black olive, smoked meat, and violet notes with firm tannins. It pairs exceptionally well with robust Asian dishes such as braised beef, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan cuisine, Korean BBQ, or rich mushroom hotpot.
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how to store at home
Could you provide details on the bottle's condition (label, level, capsule), any precautions, and advice for home storage?
This bottle is in excellent condition, boasting a perfect label (score 10), an ideal in-neck fill level (score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). No specific precautions are needed beyond general careful handling. For home storage, keep it in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature and humidity, ideally on its side.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment value of this wine, and where can I find its scores?
The 2015 vintage was strong for Northern Rhône Syrah, making this Cornas Saint-Pierre a wine with good investment potential. You can find scores and reviews from prominent critics like Robert Parker, Wine Spectator, and Jancis Robinson, which often highlight its quality and aging capability.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine, considering it's shipped from France?
As this wine is shipped from our European stock (France), the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks via chilled delivery. For delivery to 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 of all our wines. This bottle was sourced 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
Can I get an invoice for corporate orders, and is a Certificate of Origin available?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, a Certificate of Origin is available upon request at an additional cost, offering full transparency on the wine's origin.