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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 1989
  • 1500ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Libournais
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Red
  • EE573
  • EE573
Lot 98

1989 Chateau La Dominique St Emilion Grand Cru Classe - 1500ml - 1 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$340 - CAD$500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
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 1 bottle(s) of 1989 Chateau La Dominique St Emilion Grand Cru Classe - 1500ml. Estimate for this lot is between $340 - $500 with a reserve of $260. The bottles in this lot come from collection 11417.

Condition

Bordeaux In Neck

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A Toronto based consignor and storage client at Iron Gate who began collecting wine in 2007. Purchased through the LCBO, SAQ, and on trips to Europe, the bottles have all been meticulously cellared in temperature and humidity-controlled environments.
The score for 1989 Chateau La Dominique St Emilion Grand Cru Classe is 93 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - It is a toss-up as to whether the 1990 or 1989 is the better vintage for La Dominique. The 1989 might have a bit more structure and definition, but still shares many of the same characteristics that make the 1990 so special. The opaque ruby/purple color is showing a bit of pink at the rim, but the lavishly exotic nose of blackberries, creme de cassis, vanilla, licorice, coffee, and toast soars from the glass. The very viscous, thick, juicy flavors are succulent, full-bodied, and very sweet and expansive. This exuberant yet slightly more structured vintage than the 1990 for La Dominique seems to have only great things ahead of it, but why defer your gratification?