The dense ruby/purple-colored, chunky, rich, slightly masculine 2011 Kirwan is medium-bodied and fleshy. It reveals excellent extraction of fruit and flavor, sweet, but noticeable tannins and a nicely textured mouthfeel as well as finish. While it may not be an archetypical Margaux, it is impressively endowed. Still young, it should hit its prime in 5-6 years and have 15-20 years of upside ahead of it.
Shows a lush edge for the vintage, with raspberry preserves, blackberry paste and dark currant notes melded together, framed with a smoldering charcoal hint that glides through the velvety finish. A suave, modern rendition. Best from 2016 through 2026. 7,500 cases made.
Aging has been extremely positive for this vintage. The color has deepened and given way to more complex aromas. The bouquet combines black fruit with a variety of spices such as vanilla, liquorice and cinnamon. Here we discover the beautiful aromatic palette of the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon. Yet the evolution is most striking in the mouth. The wine gained body and fleshiness. It fills the palate. Notes of deeply ripened black cherry mingle with cocoa and mocha. It has a smooth finish, coating the palate with velvety tannins. The wine unfolds like lush velour fabric. This very âtactileâ wine engages all of our senses and promises fine sensations in the coming years.
This wine is the shining pearl of Chateau Kirwan, a prestigious Bordeaux chateau with Irish lineage. The estate's history dates back to 1710 and to date, takes a rigorously traditional approach to winemaking. Being the first wine of a third growth Margaux chateau carries the weight of high expectation and this immaculately barrel aged red wine delivers without a doubt. 
The estate's renaissance in the late 20th century thanks to Bordeaux winemaking wizard Michel Rolland shines through in the rich character and structure of the Cabernet blend. The wine's depth of flavour owes as much to the consistency of viticulture and vinification as it does to the frugal limestone and gravel soils that challenge and nurture the grapes towards pure brilliance.
This wine is the shining pearl of Chateau Kirwan, a prestigious Bordeaux chateau with Irish lineage. The estate's history dates back to 1710 and to date, takes a rigorously traditional approach to winemaking. Being the first wine of a third growth Margaux chateau carries the weight of high expectation and this immaculately barrel aged red wine delivers without a doubt. 
The estate's renaissance in the late 20th century thanks to Bordeaux winemaking wizard Michel Rolland shines through in the rich character and structure of the Cabernet blend. The wine's depth of flavour owes as much to the consistency of viticulture and vinification as it does to the frugal limestone and gravel soils that challenge and nurture the grapes towards pure brilliance.
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