2007 Château Kirwan
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In theory a weaker vintage than the 2006 but this has better grip and freshness, tertiary character now kicking in with undergrowth, capsicum and crushed leaf, plenty of brambled fruits, a ton of character, and crushed rose petals on the finish. Has soft lift through the plalate and is a delicious food wine. Blend done at the beginning in this vintage, a change from Michel Rolland consulting, under new arrival Philippe Delfaut as director (arriving after harvest), and Eric/Jacques Boissenot as consultants. 50% new oak for ageing, with a lighter toast than previous vintages, 41hl/h yield.
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Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2007 Bordeaux tasting. I have always admired the 2007 Kirwan, one of the better Margaux wines of the vintage. Here, it has a clean and pure bouquet, not complex but demonstrating good vigor: wild strawberry, hot gravel and sous-bois notes complemented by cigar box after time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, moderate depth, a little more feminine than its peers with cracked black pepper towards the finish. Tasted March 2015.
Vibrant crimson with a pale rim. There is some intensity and hidden depth here. Some lusciousness. It’s still showing more tannin than fruit but it is a seriously ambitious wine. (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.