Château Durfort-Vivens Margaux 2025 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé BIO (Primeurs)

With its noble rose aroma, we must wait for its beautiful body—which is still slightly tight at this stage—to continue to refine itself, but its future looks particularly promising.

We make no secret of our admiration for the work carried out at this Margaux estate over the past decade. Masterfully led by Gonzague Lurton and his brilliant teams, Durfort is undoubtedly the estate that has made the most spectacular progress in recent vintages, demonstrating viticultural practices that dazzle with their mastery and pragmatism—a blend of innovation, science, and traditional farming wisdom. On the 55 hectares of deep, nutrient-poor gravel soils, grapes cultivated using biodynamic methods and intelligent winemaking have produced wines of incomparable complexity that truly express their terroir, offering rare textural nuances and great refinement. The wine consistently ranks among the top three in the appellation.

Rich aromas of blackcurrant, at once almost sweet and fresh—a very inviting nose, with notes of cola and flint as well. The floral note, however, is incredible—so aromatic. Sleek and long on the palate, this wine is precise, with a clean and very savory expression, as well as a magnificent juiciness—almost a sweetness that makes you smile, before it tightens up and firms up on a note of crushed stone in the finish. More red fruits than black, much like the Ferrière. A beautiful structure with such soft tannins—truly impeccable—and distinct notes of cola and flint. A yield of 25 hl/ha. Aged for 18 months, 45% in new barrels, 40% in large casks, and 15% in amphorae. 2035–2048

“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 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.”

Gonzague Lurton manages this estate with conviction and has transformed it from top to bottom in recent years. Certified organic and biodynamic, the 65-hectare estate now produces wines of remarkable finesse, among the most vibrant in the appellation. In addition to its flagship wine, it offers a range of single-vineyard cuvées and combines aging in oak barrels and amphorae. The most recent vintages are exceptionally well-developed, and a second star is within reach.

An already complex and well-rounded wine, with aromas of berries, cherry, orange peel, terracotta, and dried mushrooms. Medium-bodied, it offers a lovely fruity core and crisp tannins. A flavorful finish. A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot, made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter.

The bouquet is beautifully intense, with notes of blackcurrant, black pepper, and violets, followed by a hint of licorice. The silky texture of the attack heralds a wine built on elegance. Linear in character, it features compact, velvety tannins that are well-defined and provide a well-structured vigor. These tannins are complemented by a structuring acidity that enhances the wine’s freshness and definition on the palate. A savory, mouth-watering wine. 2030–2050