Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2005 pours a garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of cassis, black plum, capsicum, tobacco, horse blanket, gravelly earth, and a mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and elegant. Drink now through 2055. — 13 days ago

Stu

9.0

At Sacha in Madrid — a year ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2016 vintage. A blend of Merlot (76%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). Owned by the Ballande family (also Prieuré-Lichine and Villa Bel Air). Amazing value! — 4 years ago

Matt Taylor

9.4

Lovely white wine (from Sacha) — 5 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2016 vintage. While this estate has been in the hands of the same family since 1858, it is under the reigns of current owner Eduard Miailhe that Siran is showing its true potential. The vineyards are situated in Labarde, the Southern part of the Margaux appellation, surrounded by Crus Classés Dauzac, Prieuré- Lichine and Giscours. 2016 was the first vintage made by oenologist Marjolaine Defrance, with Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus) as consultant since 2014. It's a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aged for 12 months in French barriques (35% new). Obviously it's way too young to show its full potential, but it is a terrific effort, undoubtedly at Cru Classé level. Concentrated black fruit (cassis, cherries, blackberries), violets, licorice and a subtle touch of cedar wood. It displays classic Margaux elegance, complexity, impeccable balance and considerable length. At only 28 euros this is one of the finest values in Margaux that should drink well over the next 20 to 30 years. — 6 years ago

Johnny A

9.0

More Savagnin than Chardonnay but delicious nonetheless. Salty briny savouriness for the win. — 9 years ago

Andrew Lubeck

9.2

So good -- wonderful precision and length. At least another couple years left — 9 years ago

Jol

9.1

Margaux classique bonne année — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Château Kirwan 2023 – Margaux, Grand Cru Classé. BDX France 🇫🇷

Overview
A poised and expressive Margaux showing immediate charm while clearly structured for further evolution, delivering finesse, persistence, and a notably elongated finish compared to its peers in the flight.

Aromas & Flavors
Red cherry, wild strawberry, ripe raspberry, crushed rose petal, subtle vanilla, sweet spice, light cedar, gentle graphite undertones.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, excellent mid-palate energy, lifted acidity, and a long, persistent, and increasingly intense finish that carries well beyond the sip.

Food Pairings
Duck confit, herb-roasted chicken, veal chop with mushroom jus, lamb loin, aged Comté.

Verdict
Head-to-head with Château Prieuré-Lichine in overall quality, but Kirwan separates itself on finish length and persistence. Already surprisingly enjoyable today while still clearly benefiting from additional bottle age.

🍷 Personal Pick
The surprise overachiever of the Margaux flight, already fun now, but patience will unlock its real podium potential. — 8 months ago

Eric L

9.8

A very light and dry and tasty Rose — 4 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2016 vintage. 65% Sauvignon blanc with 35% Sémillon. At the time this estate was owned by Jean-Michel Cazes (Lynch Bages and more recently Haut-Batailley), but the current owners are the Groupe Ballande (Bordeaux négociants who also own Prieuré Lichine and Baret). Exotic fruit and a hint of flowers. Round and ripe with enough acidity in this warm vintage. Good length with impressions of vanilla. Good value. — 5 years ago

Stephen Osgood

9.2

Delicious in-flight Merlot on Air Tahiti Nui.
Plastic bottle w/ screw cap 🤙🏻 — 7 years ago

Michael Seely

9.5

Grand Cru.
Chateau Lascombes has been producing fine wine on the same location for about 300 years or so. In the 1855 Classification it was ranked as one of the 15 “Second Growths” of Bordeaux, which meant it was one of the 20 best vineyards in France and therefore - at least according to the French - the world. It’s had its ups and downs over the years but has been a top performer in most rankings for the last 30 years or so. At one point in the 1970’s I believe it was owned by one of the worlds best known wine critics, Alexis Lichine (with financial backing from David Rockefeller). I think it was bought from them in the late 1990’s or so.

Known for its smooth flavors and never overly tannic, I would bet it tasted great!
Parker gave this one a “94” when he tasted it and said to drink it between 2014 and 2020. In Honor of Nick! — 8 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Bob Boyle

8.9

Decent, good acid & balance w/medium finish — 6 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2018 vintage. Haut-médoc from Margaux Cru Classé Prieuré- Lichine. 100% Merlot. Uncomplicated pleasure. Nice value. — a year ago

Dana Haskins

9.1

Refreshing and light. Citrus isn’t too overpowering like most Sauv Blanc. I taste lemon, melon and salt. Great Summer wine. — 3 years ago

with Dawn

Michael Herzig

9.1

Low expectations are everyone’s friendly and it is here too. I don’t recall how I came to own this wine, I expected something simple and flat. It is not. It has spine, it is much richer than I expected- more reminiscent, to me at least, of a Bordeaux like prieure lichine. I am quite surprised, in a good way. Have at it — 5 years ago

Diane Frazzetta

8.9

Crispier than Whispering Angel — 7 years ago

Tony Garcia

9.4

Half bottle. Autumn leaves, damp soil, mature red fruit, hint of orange rind. Dense on the palate, black cherry, spice, nice acidity and great length. Enough structure to keep going. — 8 years ago

Benjamin Hall Jr

9.3

Elegant blend of the perfectly selected grapes from Provence... Sasha Lichine, once again, as had his family predecessors, has done a magnificent job! Congrats! Eating with some soft mild cheeses & ripe sweet melon.... PUUUURRRRFECT! — 9 years ago