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wine serving
What is the ideal serving temperature and drink window for this 2020 Château Canon?
This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé is best served at 16-18°C. For a young 2020 vintage, we recommend decanting for 1-2 hours to allow it to open up. Its optimal drink window is from 2028 to 2050+, showcasing excellent aging potential.
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asian food pairing / wine style
What is the style of this Château Canon and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?
Château Canon is renowned for its elegant, complex, and powerful Right Bank Bordeaux style, primarily Merlot-driven with Cabernet Franc. It offers notes of dark fruit, plum, and cherry, often complemented by mineral, floral, and spice undertones. It pairs beautifully with rich Asian dishes such as roasted duck, char siu (BBQ pork), beef stir-fry with black bean sauce, and braised pork belly.
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how to store at home
Could you provide details on the bottle's condition and recommend home storage practices?
The bottle is in perfect condition with a label score of 10, indicating a flawless label. The fill level is excellent at 10 (In neck), and the capsule is also perfect with a score of 10. For optimal home storage, keep the bottle on its side in a cool, dark place with a consistent temperature between 12-15°C and around 70% humidity, away from vibrations and strong odors.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment potential or typical scores for Château Canon?
Château Canon is a highly regarded Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé (B) estate, consistently receiving high scores from leading critics like Wine Advocate, Vinous, and James Suckling. It possesses strong investment potential due to its quality, prestige, and proven aging capability, making it a sought-after Bordeaux for collectors.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine, considering chilled delivery?
As this wine is shipped from Europe (NLD), the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days. All deliveries are handled with chilled transportation to ensure optimal wine condition.
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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. We source directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring a reliable and traceable supply chain.
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invoice / certificate of origin
Are corporate invoices available, and can I request a Certificate of Origin for this EU pre-order SKU?
Yes, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided for corporate orders. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, a Certificate of Origin is available upon request at an additional cost, providing full transparency on the wine's origin.
