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Decanter: Great florality on the nose, juicy, succulent, crisp and ripe at the same time. This has energy and life, still compact and fully tannic but I like the confidence and upfront nature. They haven’t held back here but managed a fun, fruity, grippy and full of life style with refined edges and plenty of underlying power. Mint, liquorice, tobacco and wet stones on the finish. Very good. 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenere complete the blend."
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Jane Anson: Cedar, sandalwood, incense, brambled fruits, grilled oak and campfire, but there is wonderful structure and all the character and juice that you need to carry through over ageing. Another impressive vintage from a rejuvenated Kirwan. Philippe Delfaut technical director."
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Vinum: Fruchtbetont, expressiv, Kräuter, ein Hauch Sahne, rote Kirschen, Holunder, mit Luft florale Noten, das Holz kaum wahrnehmbar; am Gaumen rund, weich, mit einer gewissen Opulenz, bleibt elegant, die Tannine sind von hoher Qualität, keinerlei Holzdominanz, die Extraktion sehr subtil gespielt; im Abgang rotfruchtig und frisch. Vielleicht der finessenreichte Kirwan, den ich je probieren konnte."
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Falstaff: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Kokosflocken, schwarze Waldbeeren, etwas Cassis, Brombeerkonfit, floraler Touch. Mittlere Komplexität, feine Fruchtsüße, seidige Tannine, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, balanciert, präzise und vielversprechend."
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James Suckling: The purity of fruit is very attractive, with blackberries, black cherries and dark chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied with a juicy finish. A solid Kirwan."
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Jeb Dunnuck: Juicy red and blue fruits, spicy wood, graphite, and plenty of exotic floral nuances all define the 2025 Château Kirwan. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has juicy acidity and nicely integrated, soft tannins. I suspect this charming, complex, satisfying Margaux will shine right out of the gate."
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The Wine Cellar Insider: Medium-bodied, refined, elegant, and soft, the wine focuses on its vibrant red berries, with their refreshing, juicy, lifted character, and chocolatey edge, that is there from start to finish. Drink from 2030-2055."
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Kirwan starts off a little oak-driven, soon revealing a core of black raspberries and red currant preserves, plus suggestions of sassafras, pencil lead, and dried mint. Medium-bodied, the palate is slightly chewy from the oak with a racy line and nice, vibrant red fruit flavors, finishing on a minty note."
