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2019 Le Charmes de Kirwan, Chateau Kirwan Your Store

2019 Le Charmes de Kirwan, Chateau Kirwan

Margaux, Bordeaux, France

This is one of the finest Charmes de Kirwan, the second wine of famous Margaux property Chateau Kirwan, ever produced.
In the glass is has a rich deep red colour with violet highlights, typical of young wines from great vintages. An intense nose blends notes of cherry and blackberry with subtle hints of chocolate. It is ample and unctuous in the mouth, with a distinct fleshy character. Understated tannins prolong the tasting experience while lending softness to the wine. Thanks to its mature aromas and velvety texture, this wine is already ripe for tasting, although its concentration ensures that it will age well for many years to come. Drinking Window 2022 – 2037

Whats in the bottle
41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot

Notable Awards
91 pts James Suckling. “The lovely garnet red color points to a wine that is still young, with no sign of aging. The nose is complex, a mix of ripe fruit with fine woody and vanilla notes. After a fresh, gentle attack, the wine has a round, ample and juicy character in the mouth. Aromas of perfectly ripe red and black berries are back once again, complemented by hints of pepper. Discreet, fine-grained tannins make for a lovely length in the mouth. The most eager enthusiasts can enjoy this wine today, keeping in mind that it will continue to age beautifully for the next decade.”

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Chateau Kirwan has a history dating back to as early as the 17th century when it was purchased by Sir John Collingwood. When Sir Collingwood’s daughter married Mark Kirwan, the Kirwan Wine Estate underwent significant redevelopment. Over the years, the estate witnessed many changes in management. Currently, the Schyler family is at the helm of the affairs right from the growing the vines to the bottling process.
The vineyards of Chateau Kirwan are spread across 40 hectares. Out of these, 45% is dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% to Merlot, 15% to Cabernet Franc and 10% to Petit Verdot vines. In the entire Margaux appellation, this is one of the few places where you will find an interesting mix of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot vines. The fruits produced here are of high quality and unique intensity. This is because Chateau Kirwan is blessed with fertile soils that are packed with limestone, gravel and sand. Located at 21m above sea level, this appellation is one of the tallest in the Cantenac region. The 40 hectares of vineyards are neatly segregated into 46 individual parcels based on the soil quality to plant close to 8000 vines per hectare.
The old winery of Chateau Kirwan underwent a renovation in 2016 to upgrade to new technologies and equipment. One of the highlights of this renovation is the 37, tulip-shaped vats made out of cement to ferment the wines based on the parcels where they were grown. The co-inoculation process is followed for fermentation, which ensures that the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation of the vines happen simultaneously here, lending more intensity to the wines.

Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Margaux
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Producer
Chateau Kirwan
Size
750ml
Types
Red Wine
Vintage
2019