2003 Château Kirwan

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Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Drink 2014-2024, Robert Parker, Aug 2014

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.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Wine Spectator

92
92/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

91 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 91/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Sep 2013

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2008-2016, Jancis Robinson MW, Oct 2010

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)

14.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 14.5/20 · Drink 2008-2011, Jancis Robinson MW, Aug 2007

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

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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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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