"Charmes de Kirwan 2011 is a round, suave and fruity second wine, very charming indeed." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015). A Margaux that delivers intense fruity notes of cherry and blackcurrant on the nose. Surprisingly round on the palate, supple and fleshy for such a young wine. A lovely sweetness accompanies very supple, unctuous tannins... Delivery in wooden case for orders delivered in France of 6 bottles of this wine.
Features
Estate
Château Kirwan
Cuvée
Charmes de Kirwan
Vintage
2011
Designation
Margaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
fine gravel, sometimes clay
Viticulture
reasoned cultivation
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in temperature-controlled stainless steel or cement tanks
Breeding
9 months in barrels and 6 months in vats
Alcohol content
13 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
a lovely bright red
Nose
delivers intense fruity notes of cherry and blackcurrant
Mouth
Surprisingly round, supple and fleshy for such a young wine. A lovely sweetness accompanies very supple, unctuous tannins. A fine woody, vanilla and spicy note appears on the finish to complement the fruity notes.
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with red and white meats, game, mature cheeses...
Chateau Kirwan
Margaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Estate rated (2017 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
A magnificent new vat room, requiring considerable investment for what is still a family estate, will help the cru to move forward. On a very homogeneous terroir, typical of Margaux, the cru can produce wines of great style!
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2015 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated domain (2017 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Commanded by a beautiful 19th-century mansion surrounded by a 2-hectare park with century-old trees, the estate extends over 37 hectares of vines at the top of the Cantenac plateau, a choice terroir if ever there was one, two-thirds of which are planted on a gravelly hillside around the château and on more clayey soils to the west. Owned since 1925 by the Schÿlers, one of the oldest families and houses in the Bordeaux wine trade, Kirwan is also a Mecca for wine tourism in the Médoc.
Charmes de Kirwan 2011: a round, suave and delicious second wine, very charming indeed.
About the domain :
Dominated by a handsome 19th-century residence surrounded by a 2-hectare park with century-old trees, the estate extends over 37 hectares of vines at the top of the Cantenac plateau, a choice terroir if ever there was one, two-thirds of which are planted on a gravelly hillside around the château and on more clayey soils to the west. Owned since 1925 by the Schÿler family, one of Bordeaux's oldest wine-trading families (18th century), Kirwan - named after its first Irish owner - is also a Mecca for wine tourism in the Médoc.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Estate rated (2017 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
The Schÿler family, who own the vineyard, want to make it one of the appellation's benchmarks. To achieve this, they have invested heavily, and a new phase of work has just begun. Under Philippe Delfaut's leadership, the cru has gained in refinement and elegance, but some wines have nonetheless appeared a little strict to us in recent years. Is this a temporary phase? We'll have to keep a close eye on them. It's also worth noting that Kirwan has become a benchmark for wine tourism in the Médoc.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.2/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. CHARLES D. Published on 31/12/2016
this wine is undrinkable. I can't understand why a great château would compromise its reputation by selling such a beverage under its own name!
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Note and review by M. RAPHAEL L. Published on 06/06/2015
Insignificant, no fruit, no relief, catastrophic value for money, at 5€ I won't take it. And let me add that for me, there was no problem with the bottle.
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Note and review by M. MARY V. Published on 20/02/2019
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Note and review by M. MICHAEL M. Published on 27/11/2015
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