Kirwan 2006
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 35% Margaux, France 2006
Kirwan 2006 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Margaux, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £70.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
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sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: full-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Margaux · France
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
The 2006 release from Margaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé property, Château Kirwan, is a classically styled blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Described by the Wine Spectator as follows, "There`s lovely fruit in this wine, with berry, chocolate and plum aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. A very balanced Kirwan."
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