critic reviews
Brings the finesse that I found En Primeur, this has a classical Margaux character, finely spun architecture, savour twist of cassis bud, rose stem, with graphite, mint leaf and blackberry, a classical interpretation of the vintage, very pretty, great aromatics. A generous yield of 50l/h.
Bottled in June 2025, the 2023 Kirwan was cropped at a generous 50hl/ha, matured in 50% new oak for 21 months. It has a clean, unpretentious but well-defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and iodine scents that remain just a little backward, a bit reticent at the moment. The palate is framed by very fine tannins, crisp black fruit laced with black pepper. I admire the symmetry of this Kirwan and the precision that defined the finish. This is a Margaux not to be overlooked.
The 2023 Kirwan is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of cedar chest, baked blackberries, and boysenberries give way to an undercurrent of tobacco, dried herbs, and balsamic. The light to medium-bodied palate is lean, with soft tannins, a crisp backbone, and a rustic finish.