I have given an indication of when the wines should be drunk according to my own taste. Storage conditions can effect the rate at which wine ages; ideally bottles should be kept in a cool (10°-14°C), damp (+60% hygrometry), dark cellar protected from vibration.

There is no ideal age for bottles to be drunk at. I enjoy tasting wines throughout their life. There are different attributes at every stage. I personally like to decant and drink young wines. It is like biting into juicy fruit. Decanting airs the wine making the aromas evolve. It is important to decant at cellar temperature (14°C). The wine will heat up in the glass to a perfect tasting temperature of 16-17°C when it is served. Avoid serving fine burgundy warmer than 18°C. Do not forget that good company goes well with good wine. I raise my glass to your good health and happiness !

Étienne Grivot

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	Needs time
(1)	The number in the brackets indicates how many hours the wine should be decanted for before it is served. Very young wine that needs to mature is often enjoyable to taste when it is young and fruity. Decant before serving.
	Wine tasting very well and may be kept for a few more years.
	The wine is mature. Drink now.

 

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