Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Château Kirwan |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Petit Verdot |
Region | Margaux |
Wine style | Bordeaux Margaux |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites, egg allergens, milk allergens |
Wine description | Moderately saturated ruby. Out of a decanter, fairly forward blackberry and floral nose, but the body is light and the wine shows little until some really grippy tannins and acidity appear and bring the wine to a screeching halt. A highly structured Margaux. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Bordeaux Margaux wines tend to be deep ruby in color, perfumed and floral, particularly with notes of violets and lilacs, and soft, silky tannins.
Typically less powerful than wines from other Bordeaux subregions, Margaux wines tend to be refined and elegant.
Margaux is the furthest south appellation in the Médoc on Bordeaux's Left Bank and boasts many soil types, including limestone, chalk, cla...
