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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Nov 5, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Nov 12, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 2010
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Bordeaux
  • Libournais
  • Pomerol
  • Bordeaux Red Blend
  • Red
  • OWC/OCC
  • HH3664
  • HH3675
Lot 301

2010 La Petite Eglise Pomerol - 12 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$1,200 - CAD$1,400

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CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
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CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 12 bottle(s) of 2010 La Petite Eglise Pomerol - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1200 - $1400 with a reserve of $700. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11143.

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This collector is WSET 3 certified and has always been fascinated by the history of winemaking, viticulture and how wine pairs with different cuisines. He began collecting 20 years ago and stores his wine in professional facilities in both Toronto and Vancouver. Wines were acquired through the LCBO and BC Liquor Stores.
The score for 2010 La Petite Eglise Pomerol is 93-95 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The second wine of L’Eglise-Clinet is pure Merlot aged in 50% new oak. It displays great precision on the nose with scents of wild strawberry, blood orange and a hint of tangerine, all with sizzling definition and zest. This is so lively and “animated”. The palate is medium-bodied - lifted on the entry with dense dark berry fruit laced with crushed stone and a touch of black tea. Like all of Denis Durantou’s 2010, this is underpinned by extraordinary freshness and vitality, whilst the finish has immense precision