Kirwan Vintage:2005 This tightly wound effort is

This tightly wound effort is a middle weight in the context of the appellation yet it is an absolute knockout in every respect and particularly in terms of its perfect balance

The freshest and brightest of Le Macchiole's 2005s

It is medium to full-bodied on the palate

the yields are so low and the vines so exposed that Bachelet says that he always harvests this parcel first)

dry and balanced finale

Kirwan Vintage:2005 This tightly wound effort isKirwan is a Margaux classified growth that is making noticeable improvement. The 1993 possesses a dense, ruby purple color, and straightforward, clean, ripe aromas of black fruits, herbs, and new oak. With medium body, above average ripeness and concentration, this moderately tannic, well made wine requires 5 6 years of cellaring; it will age well for 15+ years. Last tasted 11 94