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This article from Decanter's "Ask Decanter" section provides answers to two wine-related questions. The first question is about finding the disgorgement date for a specific bottle of Moët & Chandon Impérial Champagne. The expert explains that determining the disgorgement date can be challenging, as it is not always printed on the label or provided through a code. However, most vintage and prestige cuvée offerings now display the disgorgement date. The second question asks about the meaning of "(ib)" after the price of some wines in Decanter. The editor explains that "(ib)" stands for "in bond," indicating that duty and VAT have not been paid on the wine. This is a common way to buy wine for investment or when purchasing en primeur. The article provides additional information on storing wines in bond and the delivery process for en primeur purchases. [Extracted from the article]