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Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Sep 23, 2025 08:00PM EDT
  • 1970
  • Red
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Pessac-Leognan
  • Graves
  • Bordeaux
  • France
  • 750ml
  • First Growth
Lot 57

1970 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe - 3 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$1,800 - CAD$2,600

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This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 1970 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1800 - $2600 with a reserve of $1300. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11628.

Condition

Please note the following condition in this lot -Top Shoulder And Stained And Scuffed Label.

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This Ontario based consignor is a lifelong wine enthusiast who began building his collection in the 1970s. Despite humble beginnings, he developed a deep appreciation for wine early on, especially French vintages. Over the years, he amassed hundreds of bottles and traveled with his family to wine regions around the world to explore the people, land, and craft behind each bottle. In every home, he built a wine cellar maintained at 11–12°C with stable humidity. A personal touch: he always covered the floor in small pebbles to help prevent bottles from breaking if dropped. Now, after decades of collecting, he is ready to share many of these exceptional wines so others can enjoy and appreciate them as he has.
The score for 1970 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe is 92 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 1970 Château Haut-Brion is a First Growth that has probably been over-shadowed by the Latour 1970 during its lifetime. However, this bottle proves that it is not to be underestimated Additional scores for the wine in this lot - The Wine Advocate 92 points , CellarTracker 92 points .