Chāteau Kirwan - Margaux 2018 (750ml)

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Producer	Chāteau Kirwan
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Margaux
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2018
Sku	102243
Size	750ml
ABV	13.50%

Chāteau Kirwan Description

96
WE
Rated 96 by Wine Enthusiast
94–96. Barrel Sample. The wine's richness is concentrated, offering black plum flavors and dense tannins all bound together in a ripe wine. Acidity shoots through the bold black fruits, giving the wine intensity and certainly a great future.
95
WS
Rated 95 by Wine Spectator
Very expressive, with polished cassis, raspberry and blackberry puree flavors, carried by silky but substantial grip. The refined and persistent finish lets the fruit play out nicely. A lovely wine in the making. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 7,500 cases made. Score range: 92 - 95
93
WA
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The 2018 Kirwan is deep garnet-purple in color and gives intense, lifted scents of kirsch, black raspberries and warm cassis with nuances of rose hip tea, tar, fragrant earth and wild sage. The full-bodied palate delivers a great intensity of vibrant fruit with loads of earthy nuances and a firm, fine-grained frame, finishing long and perfumed.
93
JS
Rated 93 by James Suckling
Tight and very focused this year with blackberries and olive and bark undertones. Full body, chewy tannins and a savory and juicy finish. Solid.
92
VM
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
The 2018 Kirwan feels as if it has closed down in the midst of its barrel maturation. Tightly wound blackberry and wild strawberry scents and a splash of iodine blossom with aeration, but the aromas remain on a tight leash. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins that lend a velvety-smooth texture. This is very seductive, although I am seeking more depth on the finish. If that does transpire, then this Kirwan will deserve a score at the top of my band.