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Bountiful Bordeaux

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Mar 26, 2024 08:00PM EDT
  • 1998
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Medoc
  • Listrac-Medoc
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Red
  • EE2899
  • EE2907
Lot 127

1998 Chateau Fourcas Hosten Listrac Medoc - 750ml - 9 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$550 - CAD$750

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 9 bottle(s) of 1998 Chateau Fourcas Hosten Listrac Medoc - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $550 - $750 with a reserve of $360. The wine in this lot comes from the collection 11462.

Condition

Bordeaux In Neck

All lots are located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  Confirmation of pickup or delivery of Iron Gate Commercial Auction winnings must be made within 60 days of auction close. Thereafter, your winnings will be subject to storage fees, including a $75 setup, subsequent $5.00/case/month and $1.25 per bottle fee for inventory services. If no contact has been made within two years, auction winnings will be considered abandoned.

 

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An Alberta based consignor who became interested in wine after travelling through France and Italy in the late 80s and then started to collect in 1991. All the French wine was sourced directly via the liquor store they owned and purchased through the AGLC. Since taking possession the wines have been carefully stored in a professional temperature and humidity-controlled cellar.

Vineyard notes: The property is 50 ha on 2 terroirs of identical surface: a gravely soil adapted to Cabernet Sauvignon and clay and limestone soils, ideal for Merlot. In 15 years, the Momméja family has completely remodeled the vineyard 100% in organic farming; method completed by the practice of biodynamic.