Chateau Kirwan 2012
- Vintage
- 2012
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux,Margaux
- Size
- 750ml
- Rating
- WE93, WA90+
- Grape
- Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel sample. This solidly tannic wine is powerful and firm. It's a very complete wine, showcasing fruit and tannin elements to give a complex, structured whole. A wine that is for long-term aging. - WE93
From the Schroder and Schyler family, the 2012 Kirwan is dense ruby/purple and exhibits notes of cassis, licorice and a touch of toasty oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, tightly knit, but very promising Margaux. Concentrated, long and rich, this wine is still playing it close to the vest. It should be at its best in another 5-7 years and last at least two decades. Drink:2015~2035 - WA90+
Situated on the Cantenac Plateau, overlooking the Garonne River, the terroir of Kirwan displays its uniqueness as the pride of the Margaux appellation.
The richness and personality of a soil created over more than two million years by the accumulation of Pyrenean gravel, together with the climate and the flora, make up the precious DNA of the estate. Over time, mankind has learned to develop and communicate knowledge, discovering ways to innovate so as to better express the originality and authenticity of the Château Kirwan terroir.
With approximately 100 acres (40 hectares) of vineyard composed of 46 distinct plots, Kirwan continuously enhances the rich potential of its terroir. We adapt our viticulture to our soil and climate. Located at the gravelly summit of Cantenac, along the river born of thousands of years of erosion, this terroir expresses and reveals its geological riches. A pedological study recently conducted to better understand the composition of the soil confirmed the central role of gravel. Facilitating drainage and warming the soil, it increases the penetration depth of the roots. Clay captures water and preserves its freshness, maintaining much-deeded moisture during heat waves and periods of drought.