Château Durfort-Vivens 2015 (750ml)
Price: $144.99
| Producer | Château Durfort-Vivens |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Margaux |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Sku | 33561 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 13.50% |
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Château Durfort-Vivens Description
Château Durfort-Vivens is a Second Growth estate in Margaux appellation. It is owned by Lucien Lurton. After a period of relative obscurity, Durfort-Vivens rebounded significantly with successful vintages in the 2010s and major innovations at the estate. In 2018, biodynamic farming practices led to an extremely low yield wine which was a gamechanger for the estate in terms of quality and critical acclaim. That special vintage was hailed by the famed French wine critics, Bettane & Desseauve predicted their grand vin to be a, “future cult wine.” Since 2018, the loyal and devoted following of the estate continues to grow with each passing vintage. Due to their painstaking obsession with terroir, constant periods of self-reflection, and unique winemaking techniques, Durfort-Vivens is a perfect example of an estate changing the tides of fortune in their favor.
Like many estates, Château Durfort-Vivens was named after previous owners. The Durfort family were knights from Quercy in the 11th Century. In 1450, Thomas de Durfort became the Lord of Margaux. Four centuries later, Viscount Robert Labat de Vivens inherited the estate, and thus the name Durfort-Vivens was given to the property in 1824. Durfort-Vivens achieved critical acclaim and in 1844 created a remarkable vintage that sold at a higher price than any château in all of Bordeaux. A little over ten years later, they were ranked as a Second Growth Estate during Napoleon’s 1855 Classification. The American President and oenophile Thomas Jefferson categorized the estate directly after Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, and Château Margaux. Before the property was purchased by Lucien Lurton, the wines were made at Château Margaux.
Wine Enthusiast: 97 Points
"Initially firm and dry, this wine blossoms quickly with its delicious fruit and penetrating acidity. Fine tannins sustain this black-currant and berry fruit along with the complex texture and structure. Produced from biodynamic grapes, the wine has great potential. Drink from 2026." — Roger Voss
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