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Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Jun 17, 2025 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Jun 24, 2025 08:00PM EDT
  2025-06-17 10:00:00 2025-06-24 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-17827
Iron Gate is pleased to present the final auction of the first half of 2025, a selection of 983 lots from Canadian consignors. June’s catalogue offers an impressive range of bottles, including nearly 100 large formats—perfect for summer celebrations. Whether you're looking to expand your collection with iconic Bordeaux, Burgundy, or Tuscans, this is the perfect opportunity to top up your cellar. **Please note: A Buyer's premium of 17.5% is applicable to this sale. ** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license # #815046.
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  • 1989
  • 375ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Graves
  • Sauternes
  • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
  • White Sweet
  • 100 points
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Lot 105

1989 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur - 1 bottle(s)-375ml

Estimate: CAD$320 - CAD$440
Current Bid
CAD$300
$218.98

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This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1989 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur - 375ml. Estimate for this lot is between $320 - $440 with a reserve of $240. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11640.

Condition

Please note the following bottle conditions in this lot - Scuffed Label.

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His interest in wine was first sparked by his older brother’s passion for French wines, leading him to join the Opimian Society and begin expanding his own knowledge. While working full-time in Vancouver, he took a weekend job at a retail wine store, where his understanding of wine deepened. A defining moment came with the release of the 1990 Château Margaux—an extraordinary wine that left a lasting impression and solidified his love for Bordeaux. After relocating to Calgary, he invested in a 400-bottle wine fridge and began thoughtfully building his collection through purchases from local retailers, LCBO, and the SAQ, with one exception via a Bordeaux futures offering. With shifting priorities, a declining palate, and a desire to see his wines enjoyed by fellow enthusiasts, he has decided to offer a portion of his collection for sale.
1989 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur has following scores - Decanter 100. 1989 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur has the score of 99 from Robert Parker and the tasting note -One of the high points of this vertical tasting, the 1989 d'Yquem is a magical wine offering up a complex, refined bouquet with aromas of quince, apricot, pineapple, menthol, flowers and white truffles, followed by a full-bodied, concentrated and seamless palate, pure and vibrant structure and lively acids, concluding with a long, perfumed, ethereal finish.