14 Jun 2021

Owned by the much-admired Lurton family since 1961, Deuxième Grand Cru Classé estate Château Durfort-Vivens (£264 per six) was rated second only to Margaux itself in the 19th century.  Fully biodynamic since 2016 and with a new winery in 2018, the style has moved in a more concentrated direction over the last ten years, under Gonzague Lurton's direction.  Antonio Galloni calls the 2020 "an exotic, full-throttle wine...quite the powerhouse" (93-95 points).  With long ageing potential, the scores could well move upwards when the wine is bottled.

Bordeaux En Primeur, landing in spring 2023

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Producer Profile

Château Durfort-Vivens, Margaux

Château Durfort-Vivens is a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé estate in the commune of Margaux.  It takes its name from theDurfort de Duras family (owners in the 17th century) and the Viscount of Vivens, who acquired it in 1824.  In the nineteenth century, Durfort's reputation was second only to Margaux itself.  

The estate was purchased by the Lurton family in 1961.  It is now run by Gonzague Lurton and has been fully biodynamic since 2016.  The 55 hectare vineyard is planted to 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.