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Tue, May 5, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Tue, May 12, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-05-05 10:00:00 2026-05-12 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-21730
We are pleased to present another outstanding Fine Wine Auction, running May 5–12. We invite you to explore a curated catalog of over 1,100 lots, featuring Old World titans from Bordeaux, Champagne, and Tuscany. For enthusiasts of New World Cabernet Sauvignon, the selection is equally impressive, headlined by iconic cult producers from California and Washington. **Please note: A Buyer's premium of 19.5% is applicable to this sale.** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license #823163.
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  • 2009
  • Red
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Pomerol
  • Libournais
  • Bordeaux
  • France
  • 750ml
  • OWC/OCC, 100 points
Lot 222

2009 Vieux Chateau Certan Pomerol - 6 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$2,400 - CAD$3,600
Starting Bid
CAD$1,800
$1,323.53

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This lot is comprised of 6 bottle(s) of 2009 Vieux Chateau Certan Pomerol - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $2400 - $3600 with a reserve of $1800. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11374.

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A consignor who began collecting wine in 1980, inspired by a close friend who introduced him to the world of wine. His passion grew quickly, and over time, his collection expanded to 3,500 bottles. All wines were sourced directly on release from the LCBO, with many acquired through the Bordeaux Futures program. Most remain in sealed original wood cases bearing LCBO labels and his name, ensuring excellent provenance and condition. From the start, all bottles were stored in a temperature- and humidity-controlled walk-in cellar at home, with some later transferred to professional storage at IronGate, where the consigned wines are currently held. His collection focuses on Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Italian wines, collected for enjoyment rather than investment.
2009 Vieux Chateau Certan Pomerol from this lot has the following scores - James Suckling 100 points, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 100 points. This is the tasting note for 2009 Vieux Chateau Certan Pomerol from Robert Parker - with a score of 99 points. The 2009's nearly 14% natural alcohol, exquisite ripeness, and incredible complex bouquet of Asian spices, fruitcake, licorice, smoke, blackberries and black currants are to die for. A blend of 84% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, it possesses a viscous texture as well as a freshness and vibrancy that are remarkable given the wine’s weight, richness and potential massiveness. This extraordinary effort is one of the finest Vieux Chateau Certans made over the last sixty years. It will undoubtedly shut down in bottle, requiring a decade or more of cellaring. It should keep for 50 years thereafter. Proprietor Thienpont thinks it is a modern day version of the 1948.