This item has been stored in a scent-free closet, and the bottle has been stored in a EuroCave. It is in excellent condition. It can still be aged. This is a high-quality item, comparable to prestige champagnes like Krug and Cristal. It is not available in hostess clubs, so it is a truly wonderful wine. It would make a special and wonderful gift for someone born in the same year. I hope you will enjoy it. No claims and no returns, please.