2010 Chateau Kirwan 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 1x750ml

Robert Parker 88

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Kirwan gives up notions of fried herbs, creme de cassis and blackberry pie with hints of mossy tree bark, lavender and oolong tea. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is a tad tart with chewy tannins, while lacking just slightly in the middle and on the finish. [21/02/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035

Vinous 91+

Bright ruby-red. Brooding aromas of boysenberry, licorice and shoe polish. Dense, sweet and creamy but serious too, with excellent definition and underlying minerality to the blueberry, cassis and spice flavors. For all its richness, this rather powerful wine is currently dominated by its structure, but the tannins are supported by mid-palate concentration of material. [Stephen Tanzer, 07/01/2013]