2003 Château Kirwan
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A sleeper of the vintage, the 2003 Kirwan exhibits a dense plum/ruby color, sweet creme de cassis notes intermixed with spicy fruitcake and cedarwood, medium to full body, good freshness, sweet tannin and a long finish. This beauty has hit its plateau of maturity, but it is in no danger of falling apart. Drink it over the next decade.
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More reviews and scores
Neutral nose. Dense and crimson but with a bit of energy and a bit of polish. Overall a nice drink! (Average group score: 15.3) (JR)
Not much nose and big, sweet, curranty palate. Very dry finish Not at all sophisticated wine. Chewy and chunky – more like a chocolate bar than a glass of wine. Very dry tannins on the finish. (JR)
About the producer

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.