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wine serving
What are the ideal serving temperature, decanting time, and drinking window for this wine?
This 2012 Romanée Saint Vivant Grand Cru is best served at 16-18°C. We recommend decanting for 60-90 minutes to allow its profound complexity to unfold. It is still quite young and will continue to evolve, with an optimal drinking window from 2025 through 2045.
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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?
This is an exquisite and profound Grand Cru Burgundy Pinot Noir, known for its complex aromatics, silky texture, and incredibly long finish. It demands equally refined pairings such as roasted pigeon, truffle dishes, delicate braised meats, or high-end dim sum.
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how to store at home
What is the condition of the bottle's label, fill level, and capsule, and how should I store this wine at home?
The bottle is in excellent condition with a perfect label (score 10), an in-neck fill level (score 10), and a perfect capsule (score 10). For home storage, keep the bottle on its side in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature (around 12-15°C) and consistent humidity (around 70%).
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investment value / scores
What is the investment value or typical scores for a wine of this caliber?
Romanée Saint Vivant Grand Cru from a legendary producer like Sylvain Cathiard is one of Burgundy's most sought-after wines, possessing exceptional investment potential. These wines consistently receive top scores from critics and are highly prized by collectors.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine, and is chilled delivery used?
This wine is currently in Europe (FRA stock). The estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks, and an additional 5 business days for delivery to Taiwan. All deliveries are made using chilled delivery services to ensure optimal wine condition.
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authenticity
How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
We source all our wines from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable authenticity and provenance. Each bottle's journey is meticulously tracked from the cellar to your door.
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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, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available upon request at an additional cost.