Kirwan Vintage:2003 and plenty of tannin lurking

and plenty of tannin lurking behind the cascade of fruit

intense and strikingly long finish

Boillot calls it his Bâtard du Milieu

The succulent if not especially dense flavors exude a subtle minerality before concluding in solidly powerful

The 2011 Doisy-Daëne has one of the highest residual sugar levels at 168g/L

Kirwan Vintage:2003 and plenty of tannin lurkingKirwan is a Margaux classified growth that is making noticeable improvement. The 1993 possesses a dense, ruby purple color, and straightforward, clean, ripe aromas of black fruits, herbs, and new oak. With medium body, above average ripeness and concentration, this moderately tannic, well made wine requires 5 6 years of cellaring; it will age well for 15+ years. Last tasted 11 94