Château Durfort-Vivens

Margaux Cru Classé en 1855 Red Bordeaux Blend

9.32 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
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The 2019 Durfort-Vivens was matured in two-thirds new oak barrels and one-third in amphorae. Plush on the nose with blueberry and violet scents, this is Margaux in style though much tighter than I anticipated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine delineation and poise. It's pretty delineated towards the finish that shows more mineralité than previous vintages. There is an appealing linearity here, a trait that Gonzague Lurton seeks in his wines. Excellent. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2023)

The 2019 Durfort-Vivens was matured in two-thirds new oak barrels and one-third in amphorae. Plush on the nose with blueberry and violet scents, this is Margaux in style though much tighter than I anticipated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine delineation and poise. It's pretty delineated towards the finish that shows more mineralité than previous vintages. There is an appealing linearity here, a trait that Gonzague Lurton seeks in his wines. Excellent. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2023)

Aug 25th, 2023
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2019 vintage. Classic Margaux with the appeal and denial in the same taste. Too soon yet too late. Light-medium/medium body with plenty of structure along with more fruit than the epic 2017 but less fruit than the great follow up-2018. Price rose about 15% but still worth it. Will trace a case and the corresponding development. 6.12.24.

2019 vintage. Classic Margaux with the appeal and denial in the same taste. Too soon yet too late. Light-medium/medium body with plenty of structure along with more fruit than the epic 2017 but less fruit than the great follow up-2018. Price rose about 15% but still worth it. Will trace a case and the corresponding development. 6.12.24.

Jun 12th, 2024