The 2011 Chateau Kirwan wine has a dense ruby purple coloured. This Margaux wine is chunky, rich, and slightly masculine. This 2011 Chateau Kirwan wine is medium-bodied and fleshy. This Chateau Kirwan, reveals excellent extraction of fruit and flavor, sweet, but noticeable tannins and a nicely textured mouthfeel as well as finish. Eric Boissenot, the Médoc’s master oenologist, seems to have had a big influence on the style of the wine in 2011, because this Margaux third growth is very drinkable and appealing.
The 2011 Chateau Kirwan wine has a blend 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot.
90 points James Suckling
92 points Tim Atkin MW