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Tue, Sep 15, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Sep 22, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-09-15 10:00:00 2026-09-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Iron Gate Iron Gate : Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction https://bid.irongateauctions.com/auctions/iron-gate-wine/iron-gate-fine-wine-auction-23464
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  • 1966
  • Red
  • Pinot Noir
  • Vosne-Romanee
  • Cote de Nuits
  • Burgundy
  • France
  • 750ml
  • DRC, Vintage Ends in 6, Grand Cru Burgundy
Lot 481

1966 DRC La Tache Monopole Grand Cru - 1 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$4,000 - CAD$6,000
Starting Bid
CAD$3,000
$2,173.91

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This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1966 DRC La Tache Monopole Grand Cru - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $4000 - $6000 with a reserve of $3000. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11810.

Condition

Please notice the following conditions in this lot - 5cm and Damaged Capsule on the bottle of 1966 DRC La Tache Monopole Grand Cru.

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Wines from the cellar of a prominent restauranteur and collector removed from his pristine north Toronto cellar.
1966 DRC La Tache Monopole Grand Cru from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 98 points. This is the tasting note for 1966 DRC La Tache Monopole Grand Cru from Robert Parker - Tasted at the La Tâche vertical at The Square. The La Tâche 1966 is one of those wines were composing a tasting note seems futile. How can you express such a wine in words? Well, I will try. It must be considered one of the greatest La Tâche of all time. Typically of this vineyard it is a mercurial Pinot Noir that is deceptively simple upon first acquaintance. Then you notice its unbelievable delineation as scents of dark fruit, sous bois, cigar box and an exotic hint of star anise gently unfold. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins and nigh perfect acidity. There is such brightness and vigor in the 1966, allied with a sense of authority. Over time it gains precocity and there is a daring note of cough candy surfacing unexpectedly on the finish after ten minutes. This is an astonishing La Tâche that flirts with perfection..