{"title":"Chateau Kirwan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"728\" class=\"\"\u003eChâteau Kirwan is a Margaux estate where elegance and energy converge — a Third Growth of the 1855 Classification with a voice that has grown more confident and expressive in recent decades. Set on the Cantenac plateau, the estate bears the name of Mark Kirwan, an Irishman who married into the family of the estate’s original owners in the 18th century. Today, under the direction of the Schÿler family, who have stewarded the property since 1925, Kirwan has entered a new chapter — one shaped by renewal, sustainability, and a finely tuned sense of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1276\" class=\"\"\u003eThe vineyard spans 40 hectares, planted primarily on deep gravel soils over sand and clay, with Cabernet Sauvignon as the foundation, followed by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Farming practices emphasize biodiversity and low intervention, and the estate is fully certified for high environmental value. A modern, gravity-fed winery allows for gentle handling of fruit, with vinification carried out plot by plot to preserve the nuance of each parcel. The cellar’s design blends function and elegance — a reflection of the wine itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1883\" class=\"\"\u003eChâteau Kirwan offers a vivid, aromatic expression of Margaux. Cabernet Sauvignon brings cassis, tobacco leaf, and structure; Merlot adds red plum, floral tones, and texture. Petit Verdot contributes exotic spice and color. The result is a wine of lift and polish — generous without excess, defined by clarity, not weight. Aromas of violets, cedar, and crushed berries open with air, while the palate is framed by fine-grained tannins and a lingering, mineral freshness. The wine is approachable in its youth, yet built to evolve gracefully, gaining layers of earth, graphite, and dried flowers over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"2281\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat distinguishes Château Kirwan is its sense of balance — between tradition and innovation, generosity and restraint. Under the careful guidance of the Schÿler family, the estate has quietly refined its voice without abandoning its roots. There is a sense of continuity here, not only in ownership, but in philosophy: a belief that Margaux should be expressive, elegant, and deeply pleasurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2485\" class=\"\"\u003eChâteau Kirwan is for those who appreciate wines that speak clearly and evolve slowly — a Margaux of charm and structure, crafted not to impress instantly, but to endure with quiet confidence and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-kirwan-margaux-2017-750ml","title":"Chateau Kirwan Margaux 2017 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully polished, this 2017 Kirwan reveals brushed raspberry and damson fruits, underpinned by vivid acidity and fine-grained tannins. Aromatically a touch restrained but brimming with freshness and poise, it offers superb Margaux typicity with subtle minerality and soft floral notes. Elegant, supple and built for mid-term drinking, this is a successful vintage that will provide pleasure from now until 2035.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Kirwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523317469484,"sku":"40210","price":129.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/Kirwan17.png?v=1743315496"},{"product_id":"chateau-carmes-de-kirwan-margaux-2017-750ml","title":"Chateau Charmes de Kirwan Margaux 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlackberry, plum and floral lift with soft oak spice and silky tannins. Charmes is the second wine of Château Kirwan and shows classic Margaux elegance. 2021 offers early approachability—ideal now with roast meats or mushroom dishes, but will hold a few more years with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Kirwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523317829932,"sku":"40213","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/Camreskirwan.png?v=1743315499"},{"product_id":"chateau-kirwan-margaux-2019-750ml","title":"Chateau Kirwan Margaux 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolished and sophisticated, the 2019 Kirwan offers up aromas of blackcurrants, cedar, dried flowers and a touch of graphite. Medium to full-bodied, with taut tannins and vibrant fruit, it shows both richness and classical restraint. An elegant wine with a precise, oyster-shell-tinged finish, it is the finest Kirwan in years. Best from 2026 to 2050.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Kirwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50523317928236,"sku":"40214","price":129.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/Kirwan19.png?v=1743315500"},{"product_id":"chatean-kirwan-2021-750ml","title":"Chatean Kirwan  2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed plum, cherry and herbal freshness with more lift and elegance than its warmer-year siblings. Lighter in body, but refined and aromatic.\n\nAn expressive take on Kirwan that’s drinking well early, though it will reward short-term cellaring too. A classic pairing for roast lamb or mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Kirwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50968954634540,"sku":"40411","price":109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/ChateanKirwan_16f7dea1-ed24-4028-9871-c81f2b13d94b.png?v=1746686826"},{"product_id":"chatean-kirwan-2020-750ml","title":"Chatean Kirwan  2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark fruits, graphite and sweet spice combine in this bold but balanced vintage. Silky tannins and a mineral backbone give it finesse and length.\n\nA great year for Margaux, this wine shows power and poise—perfect for collectors or serious dinners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Kirwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50968954831148,"sku":"40410","price":129.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/files\/ChateanKirwan.png?v=1746686362"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5280\/2348\/collections\/kirwanport1.png?v=1739930697","url":"https:\/\/normanbyfinewines.co.nz\/collections\/chateau-kirwan-1.oembed","provider":"Normanby Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}