Margaux

Chateau Kirwan - Margaux 2022

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Format: 75 cl

-8%

140,30 €

Recommended price: 153,03 €

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Technical information

Producer	Margaux
Name	Margaux
Variety	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage	2022
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, woody notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, wood aging
Region	Bordeaux
Production area	Margaux
Country	France
Type	Red wine
Aging	12-18 months
Type of cask	French oak barrique
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	5-15 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Descrizione

Chateau Kirwan, located in the prestigious Margaux area of the Bordeaux region, is renowned for producing wines of excellent quality. This wine represents a refined and well-structured expression of Bordeaux grapes, primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc.

Chateau Kirwan Margaux stands out for its elegant olfactory profile, with intense notes of ripe red fruits, vanilla, and hints of tobacco and leather, derived from careful maturation in barrique. On the palate, the wine is generous and complex, characterized by silky tannins and a long aromatic persistence that reveals nuances of chocolate and spices.

Ideal for pairing with rich dishes like roasted red meats, game, or aged cheeses, Chateau Kirwan Margaux is an exemplar that demonstrates the mastery and winemaking tradition of Bordeaux, offering a deep and memorable sensory experience. This wine, besides being perfect for special occasions, has great aging potential, promising to evolve splendidly in the cellars of enthusiasts.

The winery

Château Margaux – Winery in Margaux, Médoc (Bordeaux)

Discover the story and wines of Château Margaux.

Historic Bordeaux estate in the Margaux appellation, renowned for its Grand Vin and its white Pavillon Blanc; classified Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855.

Region: Margaux, Médoc (Bordeaux)

Country: Francia

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc

Premier Grand Cru Classé. Main products: Château Margaux, Pavillon Rouge, Margaux de Château Margaux and Pavillon Blanc. Pavillon Blanc: dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc. From the gravelly terroir typical of Margaux, favourable to Cabernet Sauvignon. A generational transfer of responsibility within the Mentzelopoulos family in recent years.

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Winery history

The estate's origins date back centuries of winemaking in the commune of Margaux. Its present renown was consolidated during the 18th and 19th centuries and with the official 1855 Classification. In the 20th century ownership passed through several families and, from 1977, to the Mentzelopoulos family, who led a revival in quality. Recently a generational transition took place within the owning family.

Production philosophy

Meticulous attention in the vineyard and cellar, with a strong focus on grape quality, selection of vineyard parcels and winemaking practices aimed at preserving elegance and the expression of the terroir; the winery values both its Grand Vin and second wines, as well as a premium dry white.

Terroir and vineyards

Located in the commune of Margaux, the plot benefits from the Médoc’s classic gravelly terraces, which promote drainage and the ripening of Bordeaux grape varieties. The area forms part of the broader Margaux appellation in Bordeaux.