IronGate Fine Wine Auction
Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
Timed Auction
- 2001
- 750ml
- France
- Bordeaux
- Libournais
- Pomerol
- Bordeaux Red Blend
- Red
- EE866
- EE867
Lot 186
2001 Chateau Trotanoy Pomerol - 750ml - 2 bottle(s)
Estimate: CAD$600 - CAD$800
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 2 bottle(s) of 2001 Chateau Trotanoy Pomerol - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $600 - $800 with a reserve of $440. The bottles in this lot come from collection 11428.
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A Niagara based consignor who is auctioning wines collected by her father. He developed a love of wine in his early 20s (in the 1970s) and his collection flourished once he built a cellar in 1991. The majority of the bottles were purchased through the LCBO, but some were bought on travels to wine regions. The bottles were stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled cellar before arriving at Iron Gate.
The score for 2001 Chateau Trotanoy Pomerol is 94+ from Robert Parker and the tasting note - Tasted at the Trotanoy vertical in Hong Kong, the 2001 Trotanoy is unquestionably a Pomerol that had to endure a difficult infancy before blossoming into the wine it is today. Indeed, both the reviews from Robert Parker and myself were lukewarm out of barrel and in its first few years, perhaps surprising considering the quality of 2001s in this appellation. Now with 15 years under its belt, it is developing far more complexity in aromatics, quite tertiary in style but with plenty of fruit and outstanding delineation. The palate is structured and firm, very focused with a tight grip in the mouth. Unusually, it is the 2000 Trotanoy that is more expressive at the moment since this 2001 is relatively broody and introspective compared to its peers. Yet there is so much energy palpable in this wine, plus a beguiling sense of harmony towards the finish. This is one to watch...
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