1995 Château Kirwan
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Tasting notes
Very deep crimson. Minty nose. Sweet, silky, satiny, transparent wine. Could almost be Australian! Very dry finish. Hint of leather. (JR)
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I downgraded this wine because of the aggressive new oak and vanillin that dominate the wine's personality. This dark ruby/purple-colored wine displays sweet cranberry and jammy black currant fruit on the attack, but narrows in the mouth with a compressed personality. Nevertheless, there is fine purity, medium body, and plenty of tannin. This 1995 will merit a higher score if it turns out the fruit is deep enough to absorb the wood. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2018.
Big and concentrated, with lots of plum and currant character. Full and chewy, with slightly aggressive tannins. Needs more age.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2007
I downgraded this wine because of the aggressive new oak and vanillin that dominate the wine's personality. This dark ruby/purple-colored wine displays sweet cranberry and jammy black currant fruit on the attack, but narrows in the mouth with a compressed personality. Nevertheless, there is fine purity, medium body, and plenty of tannin. This 1995 will merit a higher score if it turns out the fruit is deep enough to absorb the wood. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2018. Feb 1998, www.robertparker.com
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.