Charmes de Kirwan Margaux 2010

Second wines are the wines made from grapes which are not qualified for their principal wine.
These grapes are usually from young vines, or simply not good enough to be used for Grand Vin because of whatever reasons.
Some people say that some of the second wines are not good enough for the price, even if they are cheaper than their Grand Vin. However, for people who can't afford to buy Grand Vin from big chateau (me!), this is a welcoming addition.

This idea of second wines was first born in Bordeaux in 18th century. Now you see them everywhere.

Charmes de Kirwan Margaux 2010

This is a second wine of Chateau Kirwan, Margaux Third Growth.

Deep ruby color.
There were abundant pink and red colors like cherry, plum, currant or roses.
Some freshness of liquorice and mint, too.
Spices from oak were well integrated.

Very fruity and drinkable.
I don't know so much about Bordeaux, so I was surprised to taste wine like this, which was far from my stereotype image of Bordeaux wine.

Good when it was opened, even better second and third day.