Parker about Château Kirwan 2003
A sleeper of the vintage, the 2003 Kirwan exhibits a dense plum/ruby color, sweet creme de cassis notes intermixed with spicy fruitcake and cedarwood, medium to full body, good freshness, sweet tannin and a long finish. This beauty has hit its plateau of maturity, but it is in no danger of falling apart. Drink it over the next decade.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Margaux |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Kirwan, Chem. de Kirwan, 33460 Cantenac, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2014 - 2036 |
Parker Punkte | 92 |
Jahrgang | 2003 |
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Château Kirwan 2003

Château Kirwan 2003 comes from the prestigious Margaux appellation in the Bordeaux region of France and is classified as a Third Growth (Troisième Cru) according to the Bordeaux Classification of 1855. The 2003 vintage was a challenge for wine production in Bordeaux due to extreme weather conditions, which also affected this wine.
On the nose, Château Kirwan 2003 displays intense aromas of dark berry fruits such as blackberries and blackcurrants, accompanied by subtle notes of spice, tobacco, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine presents itself with a robust structure, ripe tannins, and remarkable richness. Despite the challenging conditions of the vintage, it offers impressive concentration and depth. The finish is long and spicy, with lingering notes of dark fruits and a hint of chocolate.
Despite the adverse conditions, Château Kirwan 2003 has developed well and is now at a drinking stage where it is fully realizing its potential. For optimal enjoyment, we recommend decanting the wine before serving to allow its aromas to unfold.