Appellations

Kirwan 2013

Margaux, Third Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2013 Kirwan has one of the better sets of aromatics from Margaux with simple blackberry and bilberry scents, plus a tinge of damp earth. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly stringy tannin but good acidity, while the finish shows less under-ripeness than its peers. It does lack length and there is a distracting metallic note on the aftertaste that contradicts the quality of the nose. It is a decent Margaux, if not performing as well as I was hoping from barrel.

Score: 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2016-2017 Date: 28 October 2016

The Kirwan 2013 has a reticent nose at first, light gravel-tinged black fruit that have a slight Pauillac allure à la Brane-Cantenac. But I would have liked more vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple opening: bright red berry fruit, well judged acidity, cohesive with more depth on the finish than I expected. This is definitely one of the brighter spots of the appellation this year. Bravo. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014

A balanced wine with blueberry and berry character, a medium body and a delicate finish. Fine tannins.

Score: 89 - 90 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014

Tannins define and dominate the structure here. There is quite pleasant perfume, but it is fighting an uphill struggle against the structure. Light body. (15.5)

Score: 15 - 16 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2025 Date: 01 April 2014

Direct red cherry and raspberry notes are backed by modest spice. A bit firm on the finish, with the toast clamping down a touch.

Score: 84 - 87 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014

Good colour and good, lightly spicy cassis nose, good clarity and Margaux fragrance, nice depth.

Score: 89 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2028 Date: 01 April 2014