Charmes de Kirwan Margaux Bordeaux 2019

Producer Notes:

Charmes de Kirwan, the second wine of the estate, was introduced in 1993 and has its integral place in the vineyard. The younger sibling of the wines of Château Kirwan, which consists into 4 traditional grape - cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot - benefits from the same technical attention in both, vineyard and fermentation room: vineyard selection, double sorting upon receipt of the crop in the winery, filling of the concrete vats by gravity, gentle vinification process. The only difference with Château Kirwan lies in the assemblage; Charmes de Kirwan holds a larger proportion of merlot usually coming from medium body parcels mainly planted on sandy gravelly soil with limited clay. This provides a fruity, sweet, supple and round character to the wine. With an aging process in vats and in barrels this wine can be drunk young, with a 10-year precocious maturity peak.

This Vintage 2019 Charmes de Kirwan does justice to its name. Bottled in June of 2020, it has already begun to reveal an irresistible, gourmand charm. The 2019 plentiful harvest provided a beautiful selection of varietals for this blend. The result? A fruity wine dazzling with red berries and roses, including the elegance of soft spicy notes—cinnamon, vanilla, toasted nuts and even buttered brioche. With just a trace of tannins, this wine is thoroughly round and silky, each sip caressing the palate. No need to wait several years to enjoy, this delicious 2019 Charmes de Kirwan is ready to enchant your taste buds.

Blend ▪ 58% Cabernet Sauvignon ▪ 32% Merlot ▪ 10% Cabernet Franc

20-month aging in concrete tulip-shape tanks and oak barrels