{"product_id":"margaux-chateau-kirwan-aoc-75cl","title":"Margaux Chateau Kirwan AOC 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Kirwan is a 3rd Growth Classified Grand Cru of the Margaux appellation, renowned for its exceptional terroir, meticulous winemaking, and elegant, structured wines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"terroir-et-vignoble\"\u003eTerroir and Vineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage vine age: 30 years.\u003cbr\u003eDensity: 10,000 vines per hectare.\u003cbr\u003eAverage yield: between 35 and 45 hectoliters per hectare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Sauvignon: 47%\u003cbr\u003eMerlot: 34%\u003cbr\u003eCabernet Franc: 10%\u003cbr\u003ePetit Verdot: 8%\u003cbr\u003eCarménère: 1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManual harvesting in small crates (6 kg), double sorting at the cuvier.\u003cbr\u003eFermentation carried out by gravity, with yeasts and bacteria selected for simultaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation.\u003cbr\u003eMaceration for 18 to 25 days with daily tasting.\u003cbr\u003ePumping over 2 to 3 times a day during fermentation.\u003cbr\u003ePressing in a vertical press with direct gravity flow into barrels for optimal quality.\u003cbr\u003eAging: 18 to 21 months in French oak barrels with fining with egg white.\u003cbr\u003eFiltration only at bottling to preserve quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting and Service Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine presents a deep garnet-red color.\u003cbr\u003eOn the nose, it delivers intense aromas of small red and black fruits, enhanced by spicy and toasted woody notes.\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, it is fresh, elegant, fruity, and structured with fine and velvety tannins, offering a long, pleasant finish.\u003cbr\u003eRecommended serving temperature: 16-18°C.\u003cbr\u003eRecommended aging potential: 5 to 15 years or more depending on the vintage.\u003cbr\u003eIdeal food pairings: grilled or roasted red meats, game, aged cheeses, dishes in sauce, and poultry such as duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard format: 75 cl\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol content: approximately 13%\u003cbr\u003eClassification: 3rd Growth Classified of Margaux (1855)\u003cbr\u003eRigorous production with extreme care in parcel selection, winemaking, and aging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis information comes from the official technical sheet of Château Kirwan and detailed descriptions of recent vintages.\u003cbr\u003eTo view the complete and official technical sheet, you can access the PDF published on the Château Kirwan website:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cuvelier","offers":[{"title":"75 CL \/ Without","offer_id":42470290849897,"sku":"KIRWAN|SANS|75 CL","price":4470.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2025-08-19T181136.703.png?v=1755612649","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/margaux-chateau-kirwan-aoc-75cl","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}