"Charmes de Kirwan 2011 is a round, smooth, and delicious second wine that is truly charming." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015). A Margaux that delivers intense fruity notes on the nose, blending cherry and blackcurrant. A surprisingly round wine on the palate, supple and fleshy for such a young wine. A lovely sweetness accompanies very supple and creamy tannins... Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine delivered in France.
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Eye
a beautiful bright red color
Nose
releases intense fruity notes blending cherry and blackcurrant
Mouth
Surprisingly round, supple, and full-bodied for such a young wine. A lovely sweetness accompanies very supple and smooth tannins. A subtle woody, vanilla, and spicy note appears on the finish to complement the fruity notes.
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red and white meats, game, mature cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2017 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
A magnificent new vat room, representing a considerable investment for a property that is still family-owned, will help the estate move forward. On a very consistent terroir typical of Margaux, the estate can produce wines of great style!
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2015) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2017 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Dominated by a beautiful 19th-century residence surrounded by 2 hectares of parkland with century-old trees, the estate's 37 hectares of vines stretch across the top of the Cantenac plateau, a terroir of choice if ever there was one. Two-thirds of the vines are planted on a gravelly hilltop around the château, with more clayey soils to the west. Owned since 1925 by the Schÿler family, one of the oldest families and houses in the Bordeaux wine trade, Kirwan is also one of the highlights of Médoc wine tourism.
Charmes de Kirwan 2011: a round, smooth and delicious second wine, very charming indeed.
About the estate:
Dominated by a beautiful 19th-century residence surrounded by two hectares of parkland with century-old trees, the estate's 37 hectares of vines stretch across the top of the Cantenac plateau, a terroir of choice if ever there was one. Two-thirds of the vines are planted on a gravelly hilltop around the château, with the remaining third on more clayey soils to the west. Owned since 1925 by the Schÿler family, one of the oldest families in the Bordeaux wine trade (18th century), Kirwan—named after its first Irish owner—is also one of the Medoc's top wine tourism destinations.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2017 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
The Schÿler family, owners of the estate, want to raise it to the top of the appellation. To achieve this, they have made significant investments and a new phase of work has just begun. Under the leadership of Philippe Delfaut, the wine has gained in refinement and elegance, but some wines have nevertheless seemed a little austere in recent years. Is this a temporary phase? We will have to keep a close eye on them. It should also be noted that Kirwan has become one of the leading names in wine tourism in the Médoc.
Customer rating
2.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. CHARLES D. Published on 12/31/2016
This wine is undrinkable. I don't understand how a great château can compromise its reputation by selling such swill under its appellation!
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Review and opinion by Mr. RAPHAEL L. Published on 06/06/2015
Insignificant, no fruit, no depth, terrible value for money. At €5, I won't buy it. And I should point out that, for me, there was no problem with the bottle.
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Review and opinion by Mr. MARY V. Published on 02/20/2019
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Note and opinion by Mr. MICHAEL M. Published on 11/27/2015
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