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

    Château Durfort Vivens, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux,

    Destination

    Château Durfort Vivens, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 2005

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Durfort Vivens, 2ème Cru Classé, Margaux, 2005

    A pure nose of fresh crushed berry juice; clean entry on the palate, flavours of light red fruits, hints of herbs, and some quite firm, polished tannins to back it up. Great length – another winner from Gonzague Lurton.

    Maturity:
    Keep/Drink
    ABV:
    13.5%
    89/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2005 Durfort-Vivens is definitely one of the superior contributions this decade. It has a dense and intense bouquet with blackberry, mint and loamy scents. Perhaps just a bit charmless? The palate is tannic with dark fruit, a little austere but with an insistent grip and backbone. It is what you might call a "solid" Margaux, punchy yet certainly not nearly as refined as more recent vintages. Tasted at the Durfort-Vivens dinner at Portland restaurant.
    Date Reviewed:
    08/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2023 - 2034

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Margaux
    Producer:
    Château Durfort Vivens
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.