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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
The final auction of the half-year is one for the books, over __ lots spanning three centuries of winemaking, the oldest bottle dating back to 1875. We’re featuring over 100 lots of incredible, large-format wines from Germany, Champagne, Bordeaux, and beyond. Top up your cellar for the summer, this is the catalogue you don't want to miss. **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 #824146.
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  • 1998
  • Red
  • Pinot Noir
  • Vosne-Romanee
  • Cote de Nuits
  • Burgundy
  • France
  • 750ml
  • Grand Cru
Lot 12

1998 Domaine Rene Engel Echezeaux Grand Cru - 3 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$4,200 - CAD$6,000
Starting Bid
CAD$3,000
$2,158.27

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This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 1998 Domaine Rene Engel Echezeaux Grand Cru - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $4200 - $6000 with a reserve of $3000. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11660.

Condition

Please note the following conditions in this lot - Scuffed Label.

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This consignor, who was Cellerier for the Confreie des Chevaliers du Tastevin for 10 years and the Grand Senechal for 5 years, began collecting wine in 1985, after he worked in Switzerland with a professor and Burgundy enthusiast. A visit to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti to pick up a mixed case of 1985 DRC—and tasting a 1962 Richebourg—sealed his passion for fine wine. His collection was sourced primarily on release, either in Europe, Western Canada, or the U.S. Wines requiring long-term aging are stored in a passive underground cellar in Whistler, kept at 40–48°F with 45–55% humidity. Shorter-term bottles are held in a second underground cellar at home, averaging 52°F and 50% humidity. He also maintains a cellar at his farm in Sweden, dedicated mainly to white Burgundy and white Rhône wines, purchased at source and transported directly from France. Due to the high humidity (97%) and low average temperature (38°F), bottles there are wrapped in plastic to protect the labels—conditions that provide near-perfect aging for whites.
1998 Domaine Rene Engel Echezeaux Grand Cru from this lot has the following scores - CellarTracker 91 points, The Wine Advocate 90 points. This is the tasting note for 1998 Domaine Rene Engel Echezeaux Grand Cru from Robert Parker - I've never been totally convinced that the late, great Philippe Engel quite did the vintage worthy in 1998 and his Echézeaux Grand Cru testifies to that. It has a simple but nicely defined nose with decayed autumn leaves and pine sprinkled over the rustic red berry fruit. But there is a pleasant lift here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine acidity, nicely balanced with bitter cherry and sous-bois scents. It is a thoroughly enjoyable Burgundy at full maturity, yet it does not offer the panache of say, Engel's 2002 Clos de Vougeot that I tasted in the same month. Drink this now and over the next 5 to 7 years. .