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wine serving
What is the ideal serving temperature and drink window for this wine?
For this Prestige Cuvée Champagne (Recently Disgorged), we recommend serving it slightly chilled at 10-12°C. The optimal drink window is now and it has immense aging potential. As this wine is over 20 years old, we highly recommend using a specialized opener like the Ah-So, Durand, or Sovy Vintage Wine Opener to safely remove the delicate cork.
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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 Prestige Cuvée Champagne offers a powerful, rich, and complex profile with oxidative notes, brioche, dried fruits, and spice. It pairs beautifully with a variety of Asian cuisines, such as roasted poultry, game birds, truffle dishes, aged hard cheeses, richer dim sum, or Peking duck.
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how to store at home
Could you provide details on the bottle's condition (label, level, capsule), any precautions, and home storage recommendations?
The bottle is in excellent condition with a perfect label (score 10), an ideal fill level (In neck level filled, score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). No specific precautions are needed. For optimal home storage, keep the bottle in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature and humidity (around 70-75%), ideally on its side to keep the cork moist.
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investment value / scores
What are the typical scores for this wine, and what is its investment value?
Bollinger R.D. 2002 is a highly sought-after Prestige Cuvée Champagne, especially from a great vintage like 2002. It consistently receives top scores from critics. It offers exceptional drinking pleasure and has excellent investment potential, making it a true collector's item.
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delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
This wine is shipped from Europe. Using our chilled delivery service, the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For deliveries 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 is sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage history.
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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. As this is an EU pre-order SKU, a Certificate of Origin can be made available upon request, at an additional cost.