This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 2001 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion, Chateau Margaux and Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1900 - $2700 with a reserve of $1400. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11807. Detailed lot - 1 bottle of 2001 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion (750ml), 1 bottle of 2001 Chateau Margaux (750ml), 1 bottle of 2001 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac (750ml).
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Please note the following conditions in this lot - Scuffed Label on the bottle of 2001 Chateau Margaux.
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This consignor’s fascination with wine began with a deep appreciation for the history, craft, and regional diversity of the world's great producers. Over time, that curiosity turned into collecting exceptional bottles built to age. Built over several years, his collection was assembled gradually with an emphasis on provenance, careful selection, and long-term cellaring rather than immediate consumption. The majority of the cellar was acquired through Iron Gate Auctions, supplemented by select purchases from provincial boards—including the LCBO, BCL, and AGLC—and acquisitions made while traveling. Once acquired, the wines were kept in dedicated, temperature-controlled storage—safely protected from light and vibration—where they remained untouched until consignment to ensure optimal condition.
2001 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion from this lot has the following scores - Jeannie Cho Lee (formerly Asian Palate) 100 points. This is the tasting note for 2001 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion from Robert Parker - with a score of 93 points. I was surprised by how soft, opulent, even voluptuous the 2001 Cheval Blanc performed out of bottle as this estate’s wines tend to shut down when young. Its deep ruby/purple color was accompanied by sweet aromas of cranberries, black currants, menthol, Asian spices, and underbrush. This seductive blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc reveals a lush sweetness, medium body, and ripe, well-integrated tannin. A racy effort filled with personality,. 2001 Chateau Margaux from this lot has the following scores - Wine Enthusiast 97 points, Decanter 97 points, The Wine Front 95 points. This is the tasting note for 2001 Chateau Margaux from Robert Parker - The 2001 Chateau Margaux continues to evolve in impressive fashion. The nose feels sensual, veering towards red rather than black fruit, with disarming purity and perhaps showing more floral/violet character than the 1999. Both display tremendous precision and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, edgy and tensile with crisp acidity, so fresh and vital in the mouth. Tasted next to the 1996 Chateau Margaux, it is clear to see that the 2001 is several steps behind, yet the way it fans out with such confidence and brio on the finish assures that this has a prosperous future.. 2001 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 95 points, Vinous 94 points, Wine Spectator 94 points, James Suckling 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck 94 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 93 points. This is the tasting note for 2001 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac from Robert Parker - A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the opaque purple-colored, chunky 2001 Mouton-Rothschild does not possess the finesse and stature often achieved by this first-growth. It offers a tell-tale cassis-scented nose, and a monolithic, medium to full-bodied style with relatively high, austere tannin in the finish (a characteristics I also noticed in cask). A dry, angular, backward effort for the vintage, it should be forgotten for at least a decade. Let's hope the fruit continues to expand and sweeten, but that’s no sure thing. Anticipated maturity
