Château Kirwan Margaux 1855 3ième Cru 2023

The harvest started on September 7, so almost as early as in 2022, but this was a less extreme year overall, and is showing a crunchy snap to the primary fruit. Mouthwatering and balanced, with delicious blueberry and blackberry character, with a subtle grilled cedar smoke. Still in the barrel, to be bottled in 2025. 53hl/h yield also, 50% oak for ageing.