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The 2011 Chateau Kirwan wine has a dense ruby purple coloured. This Margaux wine is chunky, rich, and slightly masculine. This 2011 Chateau Kirwan wine is medium-bodied and fleshy. This Chateau Kirwan, reveals excellent extraction of fruit and flavor, sweet, but noticeable tannins and a nicely textured mouthfeel as well as finish. Eric Boissenot, the Médoc’s master oenologist, seems to have had a big influence on the style of the wine in 2011, because this Margaux third growth is very drinkable and appealing.

The 2011 Chateau Kirwan wine has a blend 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot.

90 points James Suckling
92 points Tim Atkin MW

The 2011 Chateau Montrose wine from Saint-Estèphe appellation shows a deep garnet hue. The nose exudes lightly aniseed currant with very delicate wood. This 2011 Chateau Montrose wine offers lovely length, medium-body, and red fruits that lead to a supple finish with ripe yet precise tannins. The high concentration of Cabernet Franc creates a supple structure. Very nicely balanced Montrose wine. This 2011 Chateau Montrose is a Cellar Selection wine it has power, severity and complexity.

94 points Wine Enthusiast
93 points Wine Spectator
92 points James Suckling

Our most recent tasting of the 2011 Inglenook Rubicon revealed a complex nose that includes notes of graphite, dark red currants, and a floral potpourri of dried rose petals with hints of allspice. This wine demonstrates a refined richness, yet its intensity does not weigh down the palate. The flavors exude a freshness, complemented by nice acidity. Impressions of juicy dark cherries, tobacco, and currants are most prevalent, while notes of spices, tea leaves, and an intriguing earthy quality create a more rugged wine that is very expressive of its unique terroir. The wine’s essence is further enhanced by fine-grained tannins, which support an elegant structure and refined finish that boasts deep aromatic notes of espresso.

A solid wine for the 2011 vintage with bright and vivid aromas of blackberry, black currant, spice and walnut character. Full body, silky and refined.

The 2011 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial wine has deep garnet. This Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial wine is a highly perfumed, complex bouquet evokes red and blue fruits, incense, pipe tobacco, vanilla and mocha, along with smoky mineral and spice nuances that build in the glass. Sappy, palate-staining black raspberry, cherry compote, succulent herb, candied rose and vanilla flavors show excellent depth and clarity, while a spine of juicy acidity contributes cut and structure. Shows excellent energy and detail, finishing with strong persistence, repeating florality and velvety tannins that come in late.

This 2011 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial wine is best paired with ateamed grouper fish, grilled squid and fine black sauce with its allied croquette. Candied and ember-roasted Bresse pigeon, Cameros truffle and red wine. Long cooked Wagyu tail in red wine, smoked eel and foie mille-feuille. Truffled Moliterno sheep’s milk cheese.

97 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
97 points Wine Enthusiast
95 points Vinous