Château Kirwan 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips of Château Kirwan 2023

Tasting

Nose
The nose is seduced by its fruity frame (black fruits).

Palate
A fresh and suave attack precedes a full and rich palate.

The complexity and refinement of a Margaux wine

The estate

3rd Cru Classé of Margaux in the classification of Médoc wines in 1855, the Château Kirwan has belonged to the Schÿler family since 1925. Driven by the dynamism of Philippe Delfaut and equipped with infrastructure worthy of its terroir, Château Kirwan belongs to the elite of the great Margaux crus.

The vineyard

Located on the Cantenac plateau, the Château Kirwan vineyard covers 37 hectares of vines. This superb mound of gravel and clay gives birth to great Margaux wines.

The vintage

A relatively dry spring but marked by high air humidity in early June promotes significant mildew pressure, controlled thanks to the know-how and involvement of the estate's teams. Subsequently, the hot and dry summer ensures optimal maturity of the berries. With their velvety texture and high quality, the harvested grapes echo great vintages such as 2022, 2020 or even 2018.

Vinification and ageing

Gentle extractions via R'pulse instead of traditional pumping over. First racking in January before blending and ageing in barrels (50% new).

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (65%)
Merlot (23%)
Cabernet Franc (5%)
Petit Verdot (6%)
Carménère (1%).