2025, Château Kirwan, MARGAUX, 3éme Grand Cru Classe

63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc.

Chateau Kirwan was one of the few Medoc properties that Thomas Jefferson, the Ambassador to France and future third President of the United States visited on his Bordeaux wine tasting trip. Owned today by the Schyler family.

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. 95 Georgina Hindle, Decanter.

The 2025 Kirwan takes a little time to settle in the glass, but it is worth the wait as it coalesces and reveals very seductive blackberry and blueberry fruit, pressed violet and light undergrowth scents. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with silky, smooth tannins, a keen line of acidity, velvety and caressing, with ample weight on the quintessentially Margaux finish. What a beautiful wine in the making. 2032-2055. 93-95 Neal Martin, Vinous.

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. 94 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.