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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 1995-2010, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2009

Less lively a crimson than the 1970 below but still quite deep for a 30-year-old wine. Very cassis and mellow on the nose. Sweet, harmonious and very gentle now – unrecognisable from the inky 1975 primeurs I remember tasting in 1976 – my first taste of a Bordeaux vintage in its infancy. Good balance and medium length. Classic, mature claret. The slight sweetness of a dish of crisp pressed suckling pig with trompettes and pumpkin served with it made it taste tarter. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
18
18/20

Jancis Robinson MW

About the producer

Ch. Kirwan
Kirwan

Philippe Delfaut has been integral to the transformation of Ch. Kirwan, taking an estate known for its lavish, Michel-Rolland style and bringing more classicism – with increased precision in the vineyard and winery.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Troisième Grand Cru Classé

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