Charmes de Kirwan 2018 – Margaux

The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers intensity, power as well as a beautiful freshness. It reveals notes of fleshy cassis,Boysen berry and small notes of fleshy wild red berries associated with fine hints of spices, Sichuan pepper as well as very discreet hints of nutmeg, vanilla and toasted. The palate is fruity, elegant, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful concentration, a beautiful silky material, tension, a small concentration, a beautiful juiciness, gourmandize as well as a good freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, juicy/fleshy cassis and small notes of juicy strawberry associated with small touches of juicy red berries, fine hints of spices, fresh flowers/iris as well as discreet hints of tonka bean and toasted/vanilla. Tannins are elegant and slightly firm. Good length. Fine chew on the finish. There are fine hints of toasted hazelnut and very discreet hints of chocolate. There are fine hints of toasted hazelnut and tasted bread/coffee on the persistence/aftertaste.