In Bond Fine Wine. 2002 Château Kirwan, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Third Growth • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 90/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2009–2018. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Suckling (JS) — 89/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2005 · Drink 2007+
Good dark color. Black licorice and berry aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe tannins and a beautiful silky texture. Kirwan is always very good, even in difficult vintages. Best after 2007. 5,830 cases made.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 16–17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 04/11/2009 · Drink 2009-2018
Sweet, gentle, fine tannins, all in balance even if not dramatic. Well done. Neat and some good length.
Robert Parker (RP) — 88/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/04/2005 · Drink 2008-2025
A relatively masculine-styled effort, with some noticeably hard and elevated tannin, this deep ruby/purple-colored 2002 exhibits notes of forest floor, black currant, vanilla, and incense. Firmly structured, tannic, and muscular, it requires 3-4 years of cellaring, and should keep for up to two decades.