Kirwan Vintage:2005 the yields are so low

the yields are so low and the vines so exposed that Bachelet says that he always harvests this parcel first)

rich and enveloping medium-bodied flavors still manage to be nicely precise while delivering solid if not exceptional depth and persistence on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finish

The freshest and brightest of Le Macchiole's 2005s

This is one wine where I have encountered better bottles

It is medium to full-bodied on the palate

Kirwan Vintage:2005 the yields are so lowKirwan 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