Kirwan
Chateau Kirwan is named after an 18th century Irish owner who was killed in the French Revolution. This Margaux estate was under achieving for a while but the appointment of Michel Rolland in 1991 has really helped; the wine is more complex, heavier bodied and with a richer more fruit forward bouquet.
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Bordeaux | 2 | 96 (WE) | HK$3,860.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (96)This is a dense wine, firm with tannins and packed with fruit. It is dark, concentrated and boasts an impressive balance of tannins and blackberry fruit. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WE) | HK$3,600.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (94)Layers of black currant fruit and ripe tannins give this wine an elegant character. It is not powerful, but is certainly balanced and full of fruit. It will age well over the medium-term, meaning it will be ready to drink from 2023. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (JA) | HK$3,970.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)Well-placed, sappy and succulent damson, blackberry and cassis fruits. This is graceful and well-balanced, with a lingering, gently spiced finish that stretches out with a satisfyingly juicy feel that has deepened over ageing. First vintage where you find a touch of Carmanère in Kirwan. Technical director Philippe Delfaut, this is an upscore this En Primeur. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 94-95 (JS) | HK$4,010.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94-95)Extremely exotic on the nose with crushed blackcurrants, raspberries and peaches, following through to a full-bodied palate with wonderful, refined tannins that are creamy and velvety in texture. Very long and persistent with a caressing finish. Best of the trilogy? |
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Bordeaux | 19 | 93-95 (JD) | HK$1,700.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (93-95)Another brilliant wine from Margaux, the 2023 Château Kirwan reveals a deep blue/purple hue to go with a nicely oaked profile of ripe black fruits, leafy herbs, iron, violets, and spice. It's balanced, medium to full-bodied, has a supple, layered mouthfeel, remarkable purity, and a great finish. As with most 2023s, it's going to shine with just a few years of bottle age. |