Chateau Kirwan 2019

Chateau Kirwan, 3eme Grand Cru Classé Margaux, Bordeaux, France, 2019

Grapes: 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenère, yield 50hl/ha, produced from 36 different vineyard parcels vinified separately, aged 20 months in 50% new oak casks & 50% second fill casks

This is the first vintage to incorporate the young vine Carmenere fruit offering a smooth hint of sweetness to the blend.

Chateau tasting note: 

Château Kirwan 2019 displays a pleasant garnet colour. Enchanting aromas of red and black berries come out in the nose, heightened by spicy undertones. The bouquet stands out for its fresh and pure character. In the mouth, the attack is fresh, with pleasant acidity delivering a tinge of menthol. The wine gradually grows in intensity as the palate reveals the fruity aromas, the tannins and the distinctive personality fashioned through maturation. The palate is equally dynamic and soft, carried by beautiful and well matured tannins. This Château Kirwan is very elegant, a remarkable illustration of the Margaux appellation, showing a juicy and aromatic finale. A true delicacy.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"It is the strong, initial floral notes that grab your attention before you find the ripe, red cherries, plums and currants. Medium-bodied, soft, polished, fresh and refined, leaving you with loads of sweet, juicy, elegant, red fruits in the finish. The end note comes with a little touch of spicy cocoa and minty herbs that adds a nice touch to the wine. This is such a pleasure to drink now, but hold off for a year or two for more complexity and nuance"

92/100 points, Jeff Leve, THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER, March 2022

"Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, subtle lightening of the edges. Subtly spicy nuances of wild berries, a hint of liquorice, tangerine zest, inviting bouquet. Juicy, elegant, fresh texture, fine tannins, salty-mineral finish, delicate extract sweetness in the aftertaste, sweet cherries in the aftertaste, a balanced accompaniment at the table"

93/100 points, FALSTAFF, June 2022