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  • Country ranking ?

    1 501
  • Producer ranking ?

    13
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

A rather late ripening variety, it accounts for 45% of the Kirwan vineyard and thrives best on gravel-based soil, the first to absorb the spring warmth. Although fickle in yield, it gives the wine its structure, forming small, thick-skinned grapes. As it ages, it reveals superbly delicate aromas and a marvelous complexity.

Merlot comprises 30% of the Kirwan vineyard and thrives on more varied soils. In the temperate clim...

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Written Notes

Tasted in September 2019. Aromatic, seductive nose of blueberries, fine complexity, well-integrated fruit, silky tannin, fruity finish. Heartbreaker wine. 

  • 93p

Ruby. Blackberries, fruity, dark berries and vanilla nose, coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and anise, spices, detailed, long. 91-93

  • 92p

Dark purple red with violet hue and black core. Very elegant nose with multi-layered fruit, delicate toasting aroma and hints of toasted gingerbread in the background. On the palate well structured with excellent fruit, firm tannins and good length. 94

  • 94p
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Margaux, Margaux
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