Suckling over Château Kirwan 2023
This shows notes of ripe dark berries with hints of licorice and orange peel. It’s very polished and refined with a solid center-palate. Medium-bodied and creamy on the finish.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Margaux |
| Rebsorten | 65 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 23 % Merlot, 5 % Cabernet Franc, 6 % Petit Verdot, 1 % Carménère |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13,00 % |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | Natural Cork |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains Sulfites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château Kirwan, Chem. de Kirwan, 33460 Cantenac, Frankreich |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant, serve at 16–18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2018 - 2045 |
| Jahrgang | 2023 |
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Château Kirwan 2023
The 2023 Château Kirwan hails from the historic Château Kirwan estate in the Margaux appellation. The official blend of the vintage consists of approximately 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carménère.
In the glass, the wine displays a dark red to purple hue with a deep core and violet reflections. On the nose, an elegant, multi-layered bouquet unfolds with black berries, dark cherry, and ripe plum, accompanied by floral nuances, delicate spice, subtle herbal hints, and a refined mineral note.
On the palate, the Château Kirwan 2023 is medium- to full-bodied, featuring ripe, pure fruit and a supple texture. Fine-grained, well-structured tannins lend poise and depth without weighing the wine down. Lively acidity ensures freshness and balance, while fruit, herbal nuances, and mineral elements provide tension and character. Flavors of dark fruit meld with savory and lightly earthy undertones, accompanied by fine spice and discreet oak integration. The finish is long, elegant, and harmonious, carried by fruit, spice, and understated minerality.
The 2023 Château Kirwan showcases a compelling interplay of concentration, finesse, and classic Margaux character. Inviting and attractive already today, it possesses the structure and complexity to evolve gracefully in the cellar, gaining further depth, balance, and expression over many years.