Château Kirwan 2019

The balance of a gourmet and silky Margaux Classified Growth

The property

3rd Classified Growth of Margaux during the great classification of the wines of the Médoc in 1855, the Château Kirwan has belonged to the Schÿler family since 1925. Driven by the dynamism of Philippe Delfaut and equipped with infrastructures worthy of its terroir, Château Kirwan belongs to the elite of the great growths of Margaux.

The vineyard

Located on the plateau of Cantenac, in Margaux, the vineyard of Château Kirwan extends over 37 hectares of vines. This superb hill of gravel and clay brings together all the favorable conditions for the maturation of the great Médoc grape varieties.

The vintage

After the mildew of 2018, 2019 appeared as a solar vintage with heat records broken in July. At Château Kirwan, 2019 highlighted a perfectly achieved balance between the volume of foliage and the quantity of grapes. The clayey gravels allowed to store water reserves in order to return them to the vine, thus avoiding water stress. The harvest thus began on September 23 on the property and ended on October 11.

Vinification and aging

Low interventionist and rapid vinifications in concrete vat. Maceration of 21 days. Aging of 19 months in barrels, 50% of which are new.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (59%), merlot (28%), cabernet franc (6%), petit verdot (6%) and carménère (1%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Kirwan 2023

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful garnet.

Nose
The nose combines with purity and freshness fruity (red and black fruits) and spicy fragrances.

Palate
Refreshing, the attack reveals subtle menthol notes enhanced by a beautiful acidity. The palate seduces with its aromatic richness, its fine and ripe tannins. This wine of great elegance reveals a persistent and gourmet finish.