Château Durfort-Vivens Margaux 2ème Cru Classé 2020
£82.75
The wine
The grand vin of this biodynamic Second Growth, a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Margaux from the fine 2020 vintage. Grown on deep gravel and aged in French oak with a light touch.
Aromas of cassis, violet and cedar lead to a refined, medium to full-bodied palate. Silky tannins, pure dark fruit and a savoury, mineral length mark it as classic Margaux. Built for the long haul.
A wine for roast lamb, beef or game. Decant well ahead and serve at cool room temperature; it will reward a decade in the cellar.
The producer
Château Durfort-Vivens
View all Château Durfort-Vivens winesChâteau Durfort-Vivens is a Second Growth of Margaux, classified in 1855 and long counted among the appellation's aristocracy. Its name unites two old estates, and its history reaches back to the earliest days of the Médoc's greatness. Few Margaux châteaux carry so much heritage.
Since the Lurton family took the reins, the estate has become a leader in biodynamic viticulture, one of the first classified growths to farm this way. The vineyards lie on deep Margaux gravel, worked without chemicals to let the terroir speak. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, as the appellation demands.
In the cellar, precision rules. Parcels are vinified separately, fermentations kept gentle, and ageing in French oak measured to preserve the fruit's purity. The house style favours elegance and perfume over sheer power, the hallmark of fine Margaux.
Durfort-Vivens offers the silk and fragrance for which Margaux is famed, now with the vitality that biodynamics brings. From the grand vin to the approachable second wines, these are clarets of real breeding, built to grace the finest tables and reward the cellar.
