“Durfort-Vivens, which has switched to biodynamic farming, is a lovely, full-bodied wine with beautiful texture; it is elegant and has good length. ” (Le Figaro Magazine – 2013). This 2012 vintage from Durfort-Vivens invites the taster to let themselves be carried away by the gentle sensation of balance, harmony, and finesse, offering all the elegance and richness of its terroir.
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Eye
Deep ruby with garnet highlights
Nose
The bouquet is intense and complex, blending red fruits such as morello cherries, red currants, and mirabelle plums with notes of white flowers (lilac) and spices (Cayenne pepper, licorice), along with a subtle hint of blond tobacco and cigar box. This elegant fragrance is enhanced by fresh, mineral notes.
Palate
On the palate, this wine is a pure expression of the elegance and finesse characteristic of the great Margaux wines. The attack is clean and fresh. The texture is delicately defined by silky, charming tannins that harmoniously extend the finish, which is marked by a superb mineral freshness.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
In advance, based on the wine's aroma when tasted immediately after opening
Drink before
2030 and beyond
Guard
15–20 years old
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a rib of beef, a porcini mushroom risotto, or a cheese platter
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
Vanilla continues to dominate and simplify the nose, with a tight mouthfeel due to this woody sensation. A unique wine that will divide opinions.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide): 2** stars (Successful production)
About the estate:
“The château owes its name to the Durfort de Duras family, a powerful family from the Southwest who settled in Margaux in the 14th century; in 1824, the Viscount de Vivens added his own name. Owned by the Lurton family since 1937, Gonzague took over the estate in 1992 and has since modernized its operations. Located in the communes of Margaux, Cantenac, and Soussans, the Durfort-Vivens vineyard benefits from a terroir of deep gravel ridges that are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon.”
James Suckling
Wine rated (2015 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
A wine with notes of damp earth, grass, and currants. There are also hints of chocolate and blueberries. Medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins and a fresh finish. It’s a bit harsh right now, so give it two or three years to mellow.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2013 guide) 16/20
About the wine:
Durfort-Vivens, which has switched to biodynamic farming, is a lovely, full-bodied wine with good body; it is elegant and has good length.