Château Kirwan 2016, Margaux 3° Grand Cru Classé - MAGNUM - Parker 90
€154.00
(€102.67 l)
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Château Kirwan 2016
Appellation: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Third Grand Cru Classé 1855
Ownership: Merlaut family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage, renowned for its balance and finesse, benefited from a hot, dry summer followed by a temperate autumn, allowing the grapes to ripen to perfection. Château Kirwan, on a gravelly Margaux terroir, delivers a wine that combines elegance, freshness and complexity, true to the refined style of the estate.
Tasting
Colour: Deep red with purplish tints.
Nose: Complex and elegant, with aromas of ripe red and black fruit (cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry), accompanied by floral notes of violet, sweet spices and subtle, well-integrated woody nuances.
Palate: Supple, full attack. Fine, silky, well-structured tannins. Well-balanced mid-palate, combining fruity intensity and freshness. Long, harmonious, lingering finish with spicy and floral notes.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 92/100
- Vinous: 91/100
- James Suckling: 92/100
Suggested pairings
This wine is an ideal accompaniment to grilled or roasted red meats, noble poultry dishes and refined sauces. It also goes well with mature hard or slightly blue-veined cheeses.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 33%, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | SA Schroder & Schyler, Château Kirwan, 33460 Cantenac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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