Les Charmes de Kirwan 2019, Margaux34. 95 per bottle Original wooden case "The lovely garnet red color points to a wine that is still young, with no sign of aging. The nose is complex, a mix of ripe fruit with fine woody and vanilla notes. After a fresh, gentle attack, the wine has a round, ample and juicy character in the mouth. Aromas of perfectly ripe red and black berries are back once again, complemented by hints of pepper. Discreet, fine grained tannins make for a lovely length

although multi-regional

with 18 hectares

Wine Advocate (122)

Cinsault (60%)

In the mouth it is fresh and glyceric

apple and lemon flavours with a long finish

RegionThe mountainous Abruzzo region of central Italy is situated halfway up the `boot` neighbouring Marche to the north

mostly from Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant

grown alongside Barbera

• Manual harvest

Respected director - Nicolas Audebert (the man responsible for the stunning wines produced at Rauzan Ségla and Canon in Bordeaux)

powdery tannins and bright acids