2009 Château Kirwan
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Neal Martin
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A Test Of Greatness: 2009 Bordeaux Ten Years On (March 2019), 3/1/2019, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By Neal Martin
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A Century of Bordeaux: The Eights (May 2018), 5/18/2018, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Chris Kissack
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November 2013, 11/1/2013, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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June 2010, Issue #28, (See more on The World of Fine Wine...)
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By Ian D'Agata
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May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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3/31/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Gilman
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Mar/Apr 2010, Issue #26, The 2009 Bordeaux Vintage- Futures’ Glory?, (See more on View From the Cellar...)
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By Chris Kissack
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March 2010, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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By Panel Tasting
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2009
- TypeRed
- ProducerChâteau Kirwan
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationMargaux
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code3263070022274, 3263070026500, 3263070032532, 3263070037865, 3277034729895, 3448821002549, 3448821103499, 3700266209311, 6491850022894
2/18/2024 - MonkeyBiz101 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Felt that this had moved towards a tertiary phase, which surprised me. Quite aged profile, and getting a bit of funk.
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11/17/2023 - DizzyOneCheck Likes this wine: 92 Points
A lesson in patience, or my lack thereof, as seems to be so often the case. Pulled from the cellar to stand up a few hours before opening, then decanted for sediment. The nose gave a burst of warm fruit on open but receded quickly. Initial tastes were flat, muted, gravelly with faint fruit but overwhelmed by graphite and earth. I was concerned it may be flawed. Over the ensuing few hours each glass got progressively better. The last pour - at three hours open - was rich with florals and dark fruit, the graphite and wood well integrated, texture and mouthfeel rounded and luscious. From the bottom of the decanter, the traces seemed to whisper to me "how many times do we have to teach you this lesson, old man?"
Great expression of Margaux that is drinking well but needs a lengthy decant to show it's true colors. Hopefully you have more patience than I did. 91-93.
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9/3/2023 - peteramartens Likes this wine:
Dark ruby red/purple colour. Aromas of blackberry and graphite with floral notes. Dark red fruit and anise tastes. Very smooth with mild tannins. Paired well with steak and grilled potatoes/vegetables. Definitely decant due to sediment.
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4/26/2023 - merlotsmile wrote:
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3/30/2023 - pavel_p Likes this wine: 90 Points
Drank over several days. Medium garnet. Oak fairly well integrated. On pnp this was somewhat light weight in the 2009 context, medium (-) good acidity but not much depth. Fairly short finish. Ok.
With (much) more air this gained more weight and creaminess but side by side with a 2010 Segla came across as a rather internationally styled Bdx blend without much Margaux typicity. Clearly preferred the Segla.
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