CHATEAU KIRWAN 2020 - CHATEAU KIRWAN

Chateau Kirwan 2020 has scored 94pts by James Suckling, Decanter and Jeb Dunnuck and 92pts by Wine Advocate. If these are not enough for you, we will tell you that it was one of Thomas Jefferson's favorite wines.

Chateau Kirwan is located in the mythical village of Margaux, on the Cantenac plateau and belongs to the Third Growths, based on the categorization of 1855. Since 1926 it has passed into the hands of the Schÿler family. Their philosophy is to make wines with as few interventions as possible (before it even became fashionable). That is why they call themselves "wine helpers" and not winemakers.

Chateau Kirwan blend consists of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine fermented with selected, ambient yeasts and matures for 18 months, in French oak barrels, 50% new. The result is ethereal and at the same time dynamic while the year 2015 is a vintage that, as they say, they have been waiting for years.

Jancis says it may age by 2040 but who can wait.

Chateau Kirwan has deep ruby color and intoxicating aromas of black cherry, plum, blackberry, vanilla, cedar, pepper, cinnamon, licorice, tobacco and chocolate.

In the mouth it has rich body, moderate (+) acidity and medium (+) but well-polished tannins. Dense black fruits, sweet spices, purple flowers, cocoa, black tea and cigar fill up the palate.