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Tue, May 5, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, May 12, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-05-05 10:00:00 2026-05-12 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-21730
We are pleased to present another outstanding Fine Wine Auction, running May 5–12. We invite you to explore a curated catalog of over 1,100 lots, featuring Old World titans from Bordeaux, Champagne, and Tuscany. For enthusiasts of New World Cabernet Sauvignon, the selection is equally impressive, headlined by iconic cult producers from California and Washington. **Please note: A Buyer's premium of 19.5% is applicable to this sale.** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license #823163.
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  • 1990
  • Red
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Medoc
  • Bordeaux
  • France
  • 750ml
Lot 63

1990 Chateau Leoville Barton St Julien - 2 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$680 - CAD$900
Starting Bid
CAD$440
$323.53

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 2 bottle(s) of 1990 Chateau Leoville Barton St Julien - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $680 - $900 with a reserve of $440. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11774.

Condition

Please note the following conditions on the wine in the lot - In Neck.

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His passion for wine began socially in his twenties, evolving by his early thirties into a dedicated, lifelong interest. He started collecting on a modest budget during an era of more accessible pricing, initially sourcing bottles from the LCBO and the Opimian Society before expanding his reach to Buffalo, Rochester, and international locales. This growing collection eventually found a home in his Victorian residence, where he personally converted an old coal cellar into a climate-controlled wine cellar through meticulous insulation and shelving. Today, these decades of careful curation allow him and his wife to enjoy a seamless blend of perfectly matured vintages and contemporary acquisitions.
1990 Chateau Leoville Barton St Julien from this lot has the following scores - Decanter 94 points, The Wine Independent 94 points, The Wine Advocate 93 points, Wine Spectator 93 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 93 points, Vinous 92 points, Falstaff Magazine 92 points, CellarTracker 92 points.