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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Sep 24, 2024 08:00PM EDT
  • 1988
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Medoc
  • Saint-Julien
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Red
  • II1355
  • II1356
Lot 70

1988 Chateau Gruaud Larose St Julien - 2 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$280 - CAD$360

Bid Increments

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CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
CAD$1,000 CAD$100
CAD$2,000 CAD$200
CAD$3,000 CAD$250
CAD$5,000 CAD$500
CAD$10,000 CAD$1,000
CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 2 bottle(s) of 1988 Chateau Gruaud Larose St Julien - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $280 - $360 with a reserve of $160. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11507.

Condition

Please note the following condition/s on 1988 Chateau Gruaud Larose St Julien Bordeaux In Neck.

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This consignor’s interest in wine began while he was in university in the 60s. He decided to take wine courses and started to collect on a small basis in the 80s, mainly purchasing through the LCBO and agents. He has stored his collection in a cellar in his home kept at 57F and 65-70% humidity.
The tasting note for 1988 Chateau Gruaud Larose St Julien is from Wine Spectator and the score is 92 - This tight and powerful red has lots of tannin and fruit concentration. Full-bodied, with lovely violet and berry aromas and flavors. Built for aging.--1988 Bordeaux horizontal