Château Kirwan has long been a producer of rather robust Margaux wines. Designated as a Third Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Kirwan has quietly produced very high quality and great value Margaux for decades. The 2012 is a lovely example of Kirwan style. Blackcurrant, black cherry and plum fruits are interwoven with hints of vanilla, violets and baking spices plus subtle tones of mint and earth. It is impressive for the purity of its fruit and layering of flavors. The 2012 Kirwan is a fine Bordeaux that can be enjoyed now or cellared for 5 to 10 years.
Château Kirwan, Margaux (Bordeaux, France) 2012
By Wayne Belding