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Tue, Apr 29, 2025 10:00AM EDT - Tue, May 6, 2025 08:00PM EDT
  2025-04-29 10:00:00 2025-05-06 20:00:00 America/New_York Iron Gate Iron Gate : IronGate Fine Wine Auction https://bid.irongateauctions.com/auctions/iron-gate-wine/irongate-fine-wine-auction-17825
Iron Gate is thrilled to announce the April Fine Wine Auction. There are over 1000 lots of exceptional wines to bid on from top cellars across the country. Vintage-claret takes up nearly a third of the April catalogue, and collectors can expect other significant offerings from Burgundy, California, and Tuscany, with excellent Champagne, Rhone, and South Australian (and more!) to fill the gaps. **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 #813206.
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  • 1996
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Medoc
  • Pauillac
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Red
  • First Growth
Lot 96

1996 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac - 1 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$800 - CAD$1,100
Starting Bid
CAD$600
$416.67

Bid Increments

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CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1996 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $800 - $1100 with a reserve of $600. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11607.

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A consignor from Alberta whose interest in fine wine piqued in university after tasting a great bottle at an event. Shortly after earning his master’s degree, he began collecting in earnest, fueled by a year in London that allowed for frequent trips to France and a deeper appreciation of its remarkable terroir. Over the years, his collection grew, sourced through the ALB and numerous journeys to the renowned wine regions of France, Italy, Napa, Sonoma, and the Willamette Valley. Each bottle was stored in his climate-controlled cellar prior to auction.
The rating for 1996 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac is 97+ points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The last time I tasted the 1996 Mouton Rothschild (maybe a couple of years ago?), I recall it was a bit broody and closed. This showing was anything but! Deep garnet in color, it sashays out of the glass with lavishly dressed, gregarious crème de cassis, baked blackberries and plum pudding scents plus touches of menthol, fenugreek, star anise and sandalwood with fleeting glimpses at dried rose petals and oolong tea. The full-bodied palate is richly fruited, opulent and oh-so seductive, with bags of youthful black fruit and lovely finely grained tannins, finishing with fantastic freshness and length.