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Chateau Kirwan, 2003
WA
93
WS
92
JS
92
Red
750ml
Label : Good Label
Perfect
From Original Wooden Case
Perfect
🏰 The 2003 Château Kirwan is a "sleeper of the vintage" and was hailed by Robert Parker as the "finest Kirwan made in the last quarter century," earning 93 points. This Margaux beauty, despite the challenging 2003 Bordeaux vintage, showcases impressive structure and has blossomed into a fleshy, opulent wine.
【A beautiful bouquet of forest floor, plums, licorice, creme de cassis, and smoke leads to a medium-bodied palate with sweet, concentrated tannins and a fresh, lively feel. Expect notes of ripe blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, and hints of chocolate fudge and tobacco.】
🍴 This mature Margaux is an excellent companion for a bone-in ribeye, veal chops with béarnaise, or classic roasted lamb. Its complexity also complements rich game dishes.
🥂 Ideal for a memorable dinner, a gathering of discerning wine lovers, or as a sophisticated gift. This wine is drinking beautifully now but still has years of enjoyment ahead.
*Serving Suggestion: For this 2003 vintage, stand the bottle upright for at least 24 hours to allow sediment to settle. Decant for 1-2 hours to let the wine breathe and reveal its full character. Handle the cork with care, as older corks can be delicate; use a Durand or an Ah-So opener if available.*
BACKGROUND
Chateau Kirwan is a producer located in Margaux, the most southern commune in the Medoc. The estate was classified as a Third Growth in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux wines.Chateau Kirwan is situated on 40 hectares (100 acres) the Cantenac Plateau on the Garonne River. Studying the soil composition, Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominate variety grown here, thriving on gravelly soils, while Merlot enjoys more clay-based soils on another part of the property. Some Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are grown as well.