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Château Kirwan

The 2016 Château Kirwan has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford and Michael Schuster on Château Kirwan - an internationally acclaimed red from Bordeaux.
Château Kirwan
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Wine Name
Château Kirwan

Wine Producer
Château Kirwan

Score
89

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot

Country
France

Vintage
2012

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Andrew Jefford: Deep, dark black-red. Earthy, oaky, gently woody nose, with plenty of orange-garden, nightin- Tunisia perfume. On the palate, the wine has plenty of depth and some textural richness, too. The fruit is perfumed and lifted, and there’s a long, spice-laden finish. Yet as always with Margaux in this vintage, the acidity is very much driving and structural, and quite hard to escape from. A very good Margaux nonetheless. 2018–23. 90

Michael Schuster: Light, sweet, red-fruit and gravelly nose; medium-full, crisp, and finely tannic; ripe red fruit in flavor, some complexity and length across the palate in a leaner style, not bad, but a touch of austerity. Wait a few years. 2020–30. 87

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Michael Schuster
Tastings year 2016
Region Bordeaux
AppellationAOC
% Alcohol By Volume13
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