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Tue, Jun 16, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Jun 23, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-06-16 10:00:00 2026-06-23 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-21731
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  • 1989
  • Red
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Margaux
  • Medoc
  • Bordeaux
  • France
  • 750ml
Lot 110

1989 Chateau Palmer Margaux - 2 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$880 - CAD$1,200
Starting Bid
CAD$600
$431.65

Bid Increments

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CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
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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 1989 Chateau Palmer Margaux - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $880 - $1200 with a reserve of $600. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11788.

Condition

Please note the following conditions in this lot - Base Of Neck.

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Driven by a desire to expand his knowledge, the collector initially joined the Opimian Society, where he connected with fellow oenophiles to share experiences and insights. His passion quickly grew beyond the club, leading him to extensively research and seek out rare allocations independently. An avid host, he frequently curated large gatherings for friends, clients, and acquaintances to showcase his evolving collection. To properly preserve his acquisitions, he constructed a dedicated custom wine cellar, reflecting a lifelong enjoyment of wine culture and a commitment to meticulous, long-term storage.
1989 Chateau Palmer Margaux from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 97 points, The Wine Advocate 97 points, Falstaff Magazine 96 points, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 96 points, Wine Spectator 95 points. This is the tasting note for 1989 Chateau Palmer Margaux from Robert Parker - Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 1989 Château Palmer has always been my favourite vintage from that decade after the 1983. The first bottle was unfortunately corked. The second was as it should be - the nose tensile with red berries, sous-bois, potpourri and strawberry pastille - lively and energetic. The palate is medium-bodied and vibrant right from the start, silky in texture with plenty of citrus fruit, gently building to a harmonious and detailed finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a magnificent Château Palmer that continues to effortlessly dish out so much vinous pleasure.