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The 2020 Year of the Rat Moutai features a blue and white porcelain bottle, a rare cool-toned design in the Zodiac series. Paired with Chen Jialing's "Shu Lai Bao" (Treasures Brought by the Rat), its release coincided with the early stages of the pandemic, leading to a tighter supply in the primary market compared to previous years. After 6 years of aging, the fruity aroma is still quite prominent, making it suitable for short to medium-term holding.

2020 Year of the Rat Moutai Key Specifications

Year of the Rat Moutai Authentication – Three Quick Steps to Identify Blue and White Ceramics

1. Uniformity of blue and white glaze: The blue and white of the 2020 Year of the Rat model is a rare cool tone in the Zodiac series. Genuine glaze will display variations in depth and shade under different lighting (similar to blue and white porcelain effect). Counterfeits mostly use a single blue color, lacking layers. Chen Jialing's "Shu Lai Bao" ink wash style lines should be natural and fluid.

2. Batch characteristics during the pandemic: The 2020 Year of the Rat Moutai was released in early 2020, coinciding with the pandemic. Some batches may have special logistics information on the outer box stickers. The spray code format differs slightly from 2019 (Year of the Pig) – the character spacing is slightly wider, a result of equipment upgrades during that period.

3. Condition after six years of aging: Approximately 6 years since release, it is in the mid-aging stage. The fruity aroma is still quite prominent, with a hint of floral notes. The liquid level should be above the shoulder and neck, with a drop of no more than 1cm. The RFID function of the seal should still be readable.

2020 Year of the Rat Moutai Market Reference

For full cases that are original and sealed, with complete accessories and no bottle damage, and a liquid level up to the shoulder and neck, buyers are willing to pay a premium of over 25%. After 6 years of aging, the liquor body is light and the fruity aroma is prominent. Due to its relatively recent release, the supply of the Year of the Rat model is still sufficient in the market, but each year a batch is opened for consumption, so the number of new, sealed bottles in existence will become increasingly scarce.