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Tue, Feb 3, 2026 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 10, 2026 08:00PM EST
  2026-02-03 10:00:00 2026-02-10 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-21106
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  • Red
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Napa County
  • North Coast
  • California
  • USA
  • 750ml
  • Mixed Lots, Verticals
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Lot 1520

Vertical Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2000-2002 - 3 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$500 - CAD$680
Current Bid
CAD$340
$250

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 Vertical Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2000-2002 - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $500 - $680 with a reserve of $340. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11727. In this lot 1 bottle of 2002 Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (750ml), 1 bottle of 2001 Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (750ml), 1 bottle of 2000 Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (750ml).

Condition

Please note the following conditions in this lot - Base Of Neck on 2002 Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley. Base Of Neck on 2001 Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley.

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This collection was built by the late husband of the consignor, who served as a General Manager within the luxury hotel sector for many years. His career in high-end hospitality allowed him to develop a deep expertise in wine and build personal relationships with international winemakers while hosting wine events at luxury properties worldwide. His acquired bottles directly from wineries while visiting Italy, France, California, and South Africa, as well as through reputable distributors and futures purchases. A conscientious collector, he ensured the wines were meticulously maintained in several dedicated wine refrigerators within the family home.
2002 Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck 96 points, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 94 points. 2001 Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 96 points, John Kapon Vintage Tastings 95 points. 2000 Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley from this lot has the following scores - Richard Jennings 91 points, Vinous 90 points, The Wine Advocate 90 points, Wine Spectator 90 points, Wine Spectator 90 points, CellarTracker 90 points.