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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 2006
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Libournais
  • Saint-Emilion
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Red
  • EE859
  • EE861
Lot 254

2006 Chateau Bellevue St Emilion Grand Cru - 750ml - 3 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$180 - CAD$240

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 3 bottle(s) of 2006 Chateau Bellevue St Emilion Grand Cru - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $180 - $240 with a reserve of $120. 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 2006 Chateau Bellevue St Emilion Grand Cru is 92-94 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - This terroir is superbly situated between Beausejour Duffau and Beau-Sejour-Becot, with Angelus within shouting distance. Bellevue has been managed by Stephane Derenoncourt and Nicolas Thienpont since 2000, and when St.-Emilion does its next new classification (in 2016), I would not be surprised to see this estate upgraded to a premier grand cru classe. A blend of 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, cropped at a remarkably low 30-36 hectoliters per hectare, the 2006 represents the essence of terroir with its crushed rock/steely notes intermixed with flower, black raspberry, cherry, and blackberry characteristics. It is a full-bodied, dense, rich, powerful, moderately tannic offering with a broad texture, sensational purity, and an exceptionally long finish. Anticipated maturity- 2012-2025+.