Château Durfort-Vivens 2025

Characteristics and tasting notes of Château Durfort-Vivens 2025

Tasting

Appearance
The wine reveals a deep ruby hue, foreshadowing a beautiful concentration.

Nose
The bouquet unveils complex aromas of perfectly ripe black fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, delicately enhanced by subtle floral notes and a fine spicy touch.

Palate
The attack is elegant and silky, supported by fine yet well-defined tannins that structure the whole without weighing it down. The texture is precise, offering restrained power and natural elegance. The long, persistent finish stands out for its magnificent aromatic freshness.

Food and wine pairings
This wine will pair wonderfully with classic meats such as beef, lamb, duck or game, whether roasted, braised or grilled. It will also accompany Asian dishes, meaty fish such as tuna, as well as mushroom preparations or cheeses very well.

Serving and cellaring
To fully appreciate this 2025 vintage, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of around 15.5 degrees Celsius, after decanting for one to two hours. Endowed with exceptional cellaring potential, it can be enjoyed until around 2055.

Other characteristics
This wine has a pH of 3.70 and an alcohol content of 13%.

The natural elegance and restrained power of a great Margaux wine

The estate
Established as a wine estate of excellence in the 17th century in the famous Bordeaux region, Château Durfort-Vivens took on its definitive name in 1824. Classified as a 2nd Grand Cru in 1855, this historic estate was acquired by the Lurton family in 1961. Today, Gonzague Lurton is the current owner and brings genuine environmental momentum to the property. Renowned for its pioneering commitment, the estate stands out for its biodynamic practices, elevating its wines among the purest and most expressive of their appellation.

The vineyard
The terroir extends over an area of 65 hectares spread across the communes of Margaux, Cantenac and Soussans. The vines flourish on soils composed of deep gravel, with a sandy to clayey base. Fully Demeter-certified, the vineyard is managed according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, with controlled yields of around 25 hectolitres per hectare.

The vintage
The year began with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early bud break in the vines. Flowering took place quickly and evenly. Subsequently, a particularly hot summer favoured strong concentration in the berries. The arrival of rain at the beginning of September was a saving grace, allowing the grapes to soften just before the early harvest, which ran from 4 to 24 September.

Vinification and ageing
The making of this wine relies on meticulous plot-by-plot vinification, carried out without any additives. Extractions are gentle, with a single daily pump-over, while alcoholic and malolactic fermentations extend over 21 days. Ageing then lasts 18 months, divided between 45% new barrels, 40% large casks and 15% TAVA amphorae, bringing unique complexity to the wine. Alcohol: 13% vol.

Grape varieties
91% Cabernet Sauvignon
9% Merlot