Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Chateau Kirwan |
Millésime | 1996 |
Pays | France |
Région | Bordeaux, Margaux |
Raisin | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Consommable | -2022 |
Stock | 0 |
Readers should note that this property has significantly improved the quality of its wines, and now deserves a serious look in nearly every vintage. The 1996 Kirwan is a highly-extracted, rich, medium-bodied wine with a deep ruby/purple color, and ripe cassis fruit intermixed with a touch of new oak, prunes, and spice. The wine has come together nicely since I first tasted it from cask. It appears to be an excellent, nearly outstanding effort.
Pretty plum and blackberry character. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a fresh finish. Just starting to come right now.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective.