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2005 Kirwan Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend: 375ml

$35.99

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WA 92 WS 93

Mike Supple, JJ Buckley, April 2006

A bright purple-flecked ripe-tomato red. Cinnamon and burnt toast aromas with hints of green pepper under caramel coated fruit. Sweet tea dominates the lush juicy tannins on the palate. Very well integrated and great potential.


92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2008

I remember tasting a number of Kirwans from the 19th century that had held up surprisingly well for over 100 years. While the 2005 will probably not last that long, it may be one of the finest wines this estate has made in the last fifty years. This brilliant, full-bodied, powerful, broodingly backward Margaux exhibits a dense purple hue along with notes of charcoal, licorice, blackberries, and graphite. Exceptionally concentrated, possessing high tannin, zesty acidity, and a 45-second finish, it should be purchased only by patient connoisseurs. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035.


93 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2008

Has loads of coffee, blackberry and cigar box aromas, turning to crushed blackberry. Full-bodied, with big, chewy tannins and an aftertaste of vanilla, blackberry and espresso. Mouthpuckering. Very concentrated and structured for this wine. Best after 2015. –JS


Mike Supple, JJ Buckley, April 2006

A bright purple-flecked ripe-tomato red. Cinnamon and burnt toast aromas with hints of green pepper under caramel coated fruit. Sweet tea dominates the lush juicy tannins on the palate. Very well integrated and great potential.


92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2008

I remember tasting a number of Kirwans from the 19th century that had held up surprisingly well for over 100 years. While the 2005 will probably not last that long, it may be one of the finest wines this estate has made in the last fifty years. This brilliant, full-bodied, powerful, broodingly backward Margaux exhibits a dense purple hue along with notes of charcoal, licorice, blackberries, and graphite. Exceptionally concentrated, possessing high tannin, zesty acidity, and a 45-second finish, it should be purchased only by patient connoisseurs. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035.


93 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2008

Has loads of coffee, blackberry and cigar box aromas, turning to crushed blackberry. Full-bodied, with big, chewy tannins and an aftertaste of vanilla, blackberry and espresso. Mouthpuckering. Very concentrated and structured for this wine. Best after 2015. –JS


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