Margaux Chateau Kirwan AOC 75cl

Château Kirwan is a 3rd Growth Classified Grand Cru of the Margaux appellation, renowned for its exceptional terroir, meticulous winemaking, and elegant, structured wines.

Terroir and Vineyard

The vineyard is located on the Cantenac plateau, with soils of Pyrenean gravels deposited by the Garonne during the Quaternary period, offering excellent natural drainage. The gravels reach a depth of approximately 5 meters, allowing optimal rooting of the grape varieties.

Average vine age: 30 years.
Density: 10,000 vines per hectare.
Average yield: between 35 and 45 hectoliters per hectare.

The vineyard is managed using a reasoned and organic approach, HVE3 certified, with mechanical and manual soil management, leaf thinning, green harvesting, and rigorous manual sorting at the winery.

Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon: 47%
Merlot: 34%
Cabernet Franc: 10%
Petit Verdot: 8%
Carménère: 1%

Winemaking
Manual harvesting in small crates (6 kg), double sorting at the cuvier.
Fermentation carried out by gravity, with yeasts and bacteria selected for simultaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation.
Maceration for 18 to 25 days with daily tasting.
Pumping over 2 to 3 times a day during fermentation.
Pressing in a vertical press with direct gravity flow into barrels for optimal quality.
Aging: 18 to 21 months in French oak barrels with fining with egg white.
Filtration only at bottling to preserve quality.

Tasting and Service Notes

The wine presents a deep garnet-red color.
On the nose, it delivers intense aromas of small red and black fruits, enhanced by spicy and toasted woody notes.
On the palate, it is fresh, elegant, fruity, and structured with fine and velvety tannins, offering a long, pleasant finish.
Recommended serving temperature: 16-18°C.
Recommended aging potential: 5 to 15 years or more depending on the vintage.
Ideal food pairings: grilled or roasted red meats, game, aged cheeses, dishes in sauce, and poultry such as duck.

Additional Information
Standard format: 75 cl
Alcohol content: approximately 13%
Classification: 3rd Growth Classified of Margaux (1855)
Rigorous production with extreme care in parcel selection, winemaking, and aging.

This information comes from the official technical sheet of Château Kirwan and detailed descriptions of recent vintages.
To view the complete and official technical sheet, you can access the PDF published on the Château Kirwan website:

"TERROIR Pyrenean gravels deposited by the Garonne during the Quaternary period to a depth of 5 meters. They allow natural drainage, excellent rooting, and support the 4 different grape varieties."