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wine serving
What are the serving recommendations and drink window for this wine?
This 2020 Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots is relatively young. Serve at 14-16°C. While not strictly necessary, a brief decanting of 30-60 minutes can enhance its aromas. The optimal drink window is from 2025 to 2040.
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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 Burgundy Pinot Noir from Volnay 1er Cru is known for its elegance, showcasing bright red fruit notes like cherry and raspberry, often with floral and earthy undertones, fine tannins, and vibrant acidity. It pairs beautifully with delicate Asian cuisine such as Peking duck, dim sum, light stir-fries, mushroom dishes, or Japanese grilled fish.
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wine serving
What is the condition of the wine bottle (label, level, capsule) and are there any precautions?
The label is perfect (score 10), the fill level is in neck (score 10), and the capsule is in perfect condition (score 10). No specific precautions are needed for opening or serving based on these excellent conditions.
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how to store at home
How should I store this wine at home?
For optimal preservation, store this wine in a cool, dark place with stable temperature and humidity, ideally on its side to keep the cork moist and prevent oxidation.
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investment value / scores
What is the investment value of this wine and where can I find its scores?
Yvon Clerget is a respected Burgundy producer, and Volnay 1er Cru wines have good aging potential and can appreciate in value. For specific scores and reviews for the 2020 vintage, we recommend consulting reputable wine critics like Robert Parker's Wine Advocate or Vinous.
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delivery windows
What is the delivery window for this wine?
As this item ships 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 via chilled delivery 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 exclusively from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable authenticity and provenance.
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invoice / certificate of origin
Do you provide invoices for corporate orders and Certificates of Origin?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice is provided. For EU pre-order SKUs, a Certificate of Origin can be made available upon request, with an additional cost.