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Château Durfort-Vivens 2024

Bordeaux • Margaux • 2nd Classified Growth • Red

271,00€ tax included
271,00€ tax included
60,22€ / L
Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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Description

Located in the heart of the Margaux appellation, on the prestigious left bank of the Médoc , Château Durfort Vivens is a historic estate classified as a Second Growth in 1855. It distinguishes itself through a pioneering approach to biodynamic viticulture in Bordeaux, combining respect for the terroir with oenological precision. Owned by the Gonzague Lurton family, this château produces wines of great purity, at once powerful, refined, and vibrant. Deeply rooted in their terroir of deep gravel , the wines of Durfort Vivens elegantly express the unique identity of Margaux .

Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Advocate 89-91/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

Château Durfort Vivens 2024 displays an intense purple color with violet highlights. The nose reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity, blending black fruit, violet, cedar, and slightly smoky notes. On the palate, the attack is direct, the wine developing with a fine and elegant structure. The tannins are silky, carried by a vibrant freshness that lengthens the finish. A superb expression of the Margaux style, both ethereal and persistent.

Food & wine pairings

Ideal with a rack of lamb, a grilled rib of beef or a porcini mushroom risotto.
Producer

Producer

The Château Durfort Vivens vineyard covers approximately sixty hectares spread across the finest deep gravelly terroirs of Margaux. These soils, composed of pebbles and clayey sands, promote excellent drainage and concentrated fruit flavors. The vineyards are cultivated using biodynamic methods, certified since 2016, fully respecting the natural balance of the soil and the vine. Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme, bringing finesse and structure, complemented by Merlot which softens the overall character. Each plot is vinified separately to best reflect the richness of this exceptional terroir.

Owner and history

Since 1992, Gonzague Lurton, heir to a prominent Bordeaux winemaking family, has managed Château Durfort Vivens with passion and conviction. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in the Médoc, he strives to reveal the purity of the fruit and the unique character of the terroir. His vision: a living wine, respectful of nature and imbued with emotion. Thanks to his commitment and exacting standards, the estate has experienced meteoric growth and is now recognized as one of the most exciting wines of Margaux. Lurton's signature? Wines of balance, energy, and remarkable precision.

Vinification and aging

Château Durfort-Vivens adopts a meticulous approach to winemaking and aging, combining tradition and innovation. Fermentation is carried out with minimal intervention, and a large portion of the aging takes place in amphorae to preserve the purity of the aromas. The wines also benefit from partial aging in new oak barrels. These practices reveal the aromatic brilliance and the smoothness of the tannins, while enhancing the unique identity of each terroir.

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The team's opinion

A Margaux of refined elegance, ample and chiseled, which reveals a superb mineral tension and an elegant persistence.

  • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

  • Climax 2027 à 2042

Wine profile

  • fruity
  • wooded
  • floral
  • complex