Château Durfort Vivens, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 2023

Name: Château Durfort Vivens, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux
Brand: Château Durfort Vivens
Price: 239 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2005 2022 2023 2024

critic reviews

95/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

Wonderfully fragrant aromatics that climb through the palate, this has the juice and power that 2023 does so well in the right hads, majoring on squid ink and cassis, with clear expansion through the palate, liqourice, sage, saffron, pomegrante, orange zest and salt-scrape. Harvest September 11 to October 4, 35hl/h yield, 3.66ph, 66% new oak, 33% amphoras for ageing. Right up there with the best of Margaux.

DRINKING WINDOW 2033 - 2048

date of review 05/2024

92-95/100Antonio Galloni,Vinous

The 2023 Durfort-Vivens is a very pretty, understated wine. In 2023, Durfort is marked by a brighter profile than usual: red fruit, blood orange and flowers. Medium in body and persistent, with good energy and very fine balance, the 2023 is promising. Even though it’s showing a touch of oak at this stage, this layered and sumptuous offering is showing well.

DRINKING WINDOW 2031 - 2053

date of review 04/2024

94-95/100William Kelley,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2023 Durfort Vivens is once again dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, which represents 92% of the blend. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of minty cassis, plums and berries mingled with hints of pencil shavings and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with good concentration, sweet tannins and a long, penetrating finish. With a pH of 3.66 and 13.7% alcohol, it's a resounding success.

date of review 04/2024