2005 Chateau Kirwan Margaux 3 Liter

(93-95) Here we go again! This extraordinary wine is the greatest Kirwan made since some of the estate's historic offerings of the mid-1800s. An inky/black/purple color accompanies a gorgeous perfume of incense, creme de cassis, licorice, and subtle wood. It boasts thrilling levels of richness, full body, layers of concentration, high glycerin as well as tannin, and a fabulous 60-second finish. This compelling effort possesses 50 or more years of aging potential. Kudos to Sophie Schyler, the charming proprietress who gave such a graceful performance while under attack in the disingenuous movie Mondovino. The 2005 Kirwan will be at its finest between 2014-2050+. Wine Advocate #164 (Apr 2006)(86-89) Steven Tanzer Issue 126 May/June 2006