Chateau Durfort-Vivens 2016

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Durfort-Vivens 2016

Tasting

Nose
The nose combines fruity (mirabelle plum) and woody (cedar) fragrances.

Palate
A lively and powerful attack precedes a palate whose delicate tannins stretch to a persistent finish.

Service

This wine can wait in cellars until around 2039. For optimal tasting, it is recommended to decant this wine 1 hour before serving it between 16 and 18°C.

The opulence and freshness of a Margaux wine

The property

The Château Durfort-Vivens takes its name from the Durfort de Duras family who settled in the Margaux appellation in the 14th century and from the Viscount Robert Labat de Vivens who in 1824 became, by inheritance, the owner of the estate to which he associated his name.

Acquired in 1937 by the owners of Château Margaux, one of the main shareholders of which was the Lurton family, this Second Grand Cru Classé became the property of Lucien Lurton in 1961 and then in 1992 of his son, Gonzague Lurton.

Partly aged in amphora, the wines of Château Durfort-Vivens are recognized for their precision and elegance. The property now holds the largest amphora cellar in the world by volume.

The vineyard

Château Durfort-Vivens is a Margaux wine from a 62-hectare vineyard planted on deep gravel soil with a sandy-clay subsoil. In 2016, Château Durfort-Vivens was the first of the Margaux Cru Classés to obtain Organic and Biodynamic certifications.

Vinification and aging

Aging for 18 months in barrels, 60% of which are new.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (94%) and merlot (6%).