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Tue, Jun 17, 2025 10:00AM EDT - Tue, Jun 24, 2025 08:00PM EDT
  2025-06-17 10:00:00 2025-06-24 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-17827
Iron Gate is pleased to present the final auction of the first half of 2025, a selection of 983 lots from Canadian consignors. June’s catalogue offers an impressive range of bottles, including nearly 100 large formats—perfect for summer celebrations. Whether you're looking to expand your collection with iconic Bordeaux, Burgundy, or Tuscans, this is the perfect opportunity to top up your cellar. **Please note: A Buyer's premium of 17.5% is applicable to this sale. ** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license # #815046.
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  • 2008
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Rhone
  • Rhone Valley South
  • Red Rhone Blend
  • Red
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Lot 537

2008 Chateau Rayas Chateau de Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone Reserve - 2 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$1,100 - CAD$1,600
Starting Bid
CAD$850
$620.44

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 2008 Chateau Rayas Chateau de Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone Reserve - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1100 - $1600 with a reserve of $850. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11363.

Condition

Please note the following bottle conditions in this lot - Loose Label.

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All lots are located in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Confirmation of pickup or delivery of Iron Gate Commercial Auction winnings must be made within 60 days of auction close. Thereafter, your winnings will be subject to storage fees, including a $75 setup, subsequent $5.00/case/month and $1.25 per bottle fee for inventory services. If no contact has been made within two years, auction winnings will be considered abandoned.

 

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Over the last 20 years, this collector has been purchasing wine directly through the SAQ, LCBO, and AGLC. All wines have been stored in a temperature-controlled cellar in his home.
2008 Chateau Rayas Chateau de Fonsalette Cotes du Rhone Reserve has following scores - CellarTracker 92, Vinous 90. Vineyard notes - A large property with a dozen or so hectares of vines, woods, agricultural land and olive trees. The grape varieties are - Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah Grenache, Clairette and Marsanne for white wine The grapes are vinified and sold at Rayas.