Margaux, Third Growth
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenere.
At the end of the 18th century, Irishman Mark Kirwan inherited the estate, then known as "Lasalle," following his marriage to the daughter of Sir John Collingwood, owner of the vineyard and one of Bordeaux's leading wine merchants. Mark Kirwan gradually enlarged the estate, giving it its name and developing its international reputation.
With a surface area of 37 hectares spread over 37 different plots, the wines of Château Kirwan are the authentic expression of this exceptional terroir. While the powerful Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the vineyard, the Petit Verdot, which brings firmness and freshness, is also present in two plots. Finally, the Merlot, initially planted on clay soils and then replanted on sandy soils, reinforces the full, velvety character of the wines, as well as their freshness.
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 1% Carmenere.
At the end of the 18th century, Irishman Mark Kirwan inherited the estate, then known as "Lasalle," following his marriage to the daughter of Sir John Collingwood, owner of the vineyard and one of Bordeaux's leading wine merchants. Mark Kirwan gradually enlarged the estate, giving it its name and developing its international reputation.
With a surface area of 37 hectares spread over 37 different plots, the wines of Château Kirwan are the authentic expression of this exceptional terroir. While the powerful Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the vineyard, the Petit Verdot, which brings firmness and freshness, is also present in two plots. Finally, the Merlot, initially planted on clay soils and then replanted on sandy soils, reinforces the full, velvety character of the wines, as well as their freshness.
James Suckling: 93-94/100
Jane Anson: 93/100
Cloves, grilled sandalwood and cedar, with lift and kick, fennel and cola, espresso and sage, savoury, cassis bud, fine tannins. Great balance and finesse, with appellation character.
Antonio Galloni - Vinous: 92-94/100
Cloves, grilled sandalwood and cedar, with lift and kick, fennel and cola, espresso and sage, savoury, cassis bud, fine tannins. Great balance and finesse, with appellation character.
Antonio Galloni - Vinous: 92-94/100