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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Kirwan is dense, resonant and impeccably balanced. Succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, menthol, spice and lavender are all dialed up in this decidedly intense Margaux. Kirwan packs quite the punch, but it is also neatly proportioned, not to mention incredibly delicious. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Kirwan was tasted from two bottles as I was unhappy with the first. The second has a ripe red cherry and crushed strawberry nose that almost feels as if there is a touch of carbonic maceration! The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine structure, lightly spiced with a crisp and focused finish. Quite opulent in style, it is not a cerebral Margaux, though it has plenty of exuberance. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Another brilliant wine from Margaux, the 2023 Château Kirwan reveals a deep blue/purple hue to go with a nicely oaked profile of ripe black fruits, leafy herbs, iron, violets, and spice. It's balanced, medium to full-bodied, has a supple, layered mouthfeel, remarkable purity, and a great finish. As with most 2023s, it's going to shine with just a few years of bottle age. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, pur, fin, fruité. Nuances subtiles de gelée de mûres. Délicatement velouté en entrée de bouche, puis évoluant pulpeux, juteux et fondant, avec de la classe dans le toucher et beaucoup d'unité dans le toucher, le vin s'achève long et très bon. Assemblage : 65 % cabernet sauvignon, 23 % merlot, 6 % petit verdot, 5 % cabernet franc, 1 % carmenère. Degré d’alcool : 13°2 – pH : 3,6 – IPT : 64. Rendement : 50 hl/ha. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

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. 04/2024