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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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  • 1996
  • Red
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Margaux
  • Medoc
  • Bordeaux
  • France
  • 750ml
  • 100 points, First Growth, Vintage Ends in 6
Lot 85

1996 Chateau Margaux - 6 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$5,400 - CAD$7,800
Starting Bid
CAD$4,000
$2,941.18

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This lot is comprised of 6 bottle(s) of 1996 Chateau Margaux - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $5400 - $7800 with a reserve of $4000. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11764.

Condition

Please note the following conditions on the wine in the lot - In Neck on 1996 Chateau Margaux.

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A Quebec based consignor who has been collecting since the 80s. Wine was procured through the SAQ and on travels throughout France and Italy and were stored in his temperature and humidity-controlled cellar in his home.
1996 Chateau Margaux from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 100 points. This is the tasting note for 1996 Chateau Margaux from Robert Parker - with a score of 98 points. When I used to drink this wine as a student, it generally left me a bit cold, but several recent bottles of the 1996 Château Margaux lead me to think that I must have had bad luck with a poorly stored batch of bottles. Along with Haut-Brion, Margaux is the most forward of the 1996 first growths, offering up an expressive bouquet of creamy cassis fruit mingled with cigar wrapper, sweet spices, espresso roast and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, suave and fleshy, with melting tannins and a long, expansive finish, it's in a beautiful place today.