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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 2000
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Graves
  • Sauternes
  • Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
  • White Sweet
  • DD3772
  • DD3774
Lot 164

2000 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur - 750ml - 3 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$1,100 - CAD$1,700

Bid Increments

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CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
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CAD$3,000 CAD$250
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CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 2000 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1100 - $1700 with a reserve of $850. The bottles in this lot come from collection 11432.

Condition

Base Of Neck

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This consignor grew up among the vineyards in the Niagara region and has fond memories of eating grapes off the vines at her friend’s family farm. It was during her 20s that she learned to appreciate wine, travelling through France, Italy and eastern Europe for business. In her 60s she began to collect wine seriously, some shipped to her by business associates and others purchased from wine merchants and collectors. The bottles have been meticulously stored in a custom designed wine cellar and were then moved into 2 temperature-controlled wine cabinets.
The score for 2000 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes Premier Cru Superieur is 90 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - Served from an ex-chateau bottle. The millennial 2000 Chateau d’Yquem is a valiant effort in one of the most challenging Sauternes vintages in recent memory. The 2000 is quite deep in color. The nose is crisp and well-defined but not the most complex, as you would expect from a truly challenging growing season in Sauternes. It is pleasant in its own way with delicate scents of tangerine, yellow flowers and Mirabelle. The palate is well-balanced with marmalade tinged opening. I like the acidity here, an Yquem with good race, although it does feel a little tapered toward the finish. Drink now-2025.