Rufus King

9.6

Well-balanced Margaux red Bordeaux blend, with plum notes, a little tartness and silky tannin, served with dinner at Sorellina, Boston — 9 days ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Black cherry, cinders, tannins. Lean and mean. — 8 years ago

R. Addison Wehrfritz

10

Living large, just like Dennis...Husband, father, friend, pilot, cowboy, sailor, and businessman. A man's man, a great dancer, and inspiration all around. RIP Dennis Kirwan. See you on the other side — 7 years ago

with Rob, Cameron and 1 other

Francis Wilden

Director Francis Wilden Food & Wine Consulting

9.5

53 Ch Kirwan : glorious medium bodied rose colour obviously with browning at meniscus but still looking in super shape for a wine of this age. Classically cool crisp Bordeaux nose , the bouquet of rose, a hint of "terroir" (Brett) ; lively (!) entry, flavours of rose , bramble berry , lovely touch of fruit sweetness (!) long flavours dancing thanks to beautiful natural acidity. Classic Margaux commune. A beauty.
— 10 years ago

Narun P

9.0

Restrained bouquet. But elegant on the palate. Cassis, other black fruits, subtle spicy notes. Fine grained tannin. Medium acidity. Pleasant finish with a hint of cedar wood, smoke, anise, and nutmeg. Ready now. — 7 years ago

Samuel James

9.3

Chateau Kirwan 1981. Smoky jalapeño kind of reminds of mescal. Lots decaying leaves and dirt, old leather, with a hint of oxidation on the nose. The tannins and acid held up quite well for 34 year old Bordeaux from a cooler vintage. — 9 years ago