Chateau Durfort-VivensLe Plateau de Durfort-Vivens 2019

Product code: 17819
£48.85 inc VAT
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Margaux
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Léopold Valentin
Grape: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Margaux
Type
Type: Red Wine
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Léopold Valentin
Grape: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot

Product Notes

Chateau Durfort-Vivens Le Plateau de Durfort-Vivens is a uniquely crafted wine from the verdant vineyards of Bordeaux, France. It delivers a delightful blend of rich, complex flavours entwined with bright freshness. This elegant wine boasts a vibrant ruby hue, and its bouquet reveals pronounced notes of blackcurrants, cherry, and subtle oak undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with a refined structure, tannic richness, and a lengthy, savoury finish. This premium cuvée captivates its audience with its vivacity and is best savoured with an array of fine dishes. Undeniably, it's a testament to meticulous winemaking and terroir expression.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby in colour. On the nose aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and plum are married with notes of tobacco spice and cedar. On the palate firm but ripe tannins give structure and a lifted acidity carries the complex flavours onto the lengthy finish.

About the Winery

Chateau Durfort-Vivens

Nestled in the stunning landscape of Bordeaux, France is the magnificent Chateau Durfort-Vivens winery: a haven for aficionados of exceptional wines with a rich blend of history behind it. Since its inception in the 13th century, this winery's prestige has consistently been reflected by its inclusion in the 1855 classification of the Médoc, positioning it as a noteworthy offering among top-quality Bordeaux wines.

The Durfort de Duras family, original creators of the estate, harnessed their deep-rooted understanding of viticulture to render vintages of unsurpassed excellence over the centuries. The name Vivens originated from a branch of the family, renowned for producing wines of distinctive vivacity and depth of flavour.

The estates unique terroir and organic farming principles greatly contribute to the elegance of its wines. Encircled by vineyards, the chateau revels in its idyllic location atop limestone and clay ridges of Margaux, this singular terroir gives rise to the winery's authentic and distinctive wines.

The Chateau Durfort-Vivens winery takes enormous pride in its dedication to sustainability and is ardently committed to biodynamic practices. Since 1998, the certified organic vineyard has tread gently on the environmental landscape, working in harmony with nature to embody a sustainable approach to viticulture.

Visitors to the Chateau Durfort-Vivens are bestowed with a warm welcome and treated to an unforgettable experience. The guided tours and tasting activities provide an enthralling journey, unravelling the stories encapsulated in every glass. They also offer an all-embracing insight into the estate's commitment to sustainable winemaking, and the sheer craft that culminates into the creation of their exquisite wines raising the bar of excellence and a distinct "joie de vivre")

In conclusion, the Chateau Durfort-Vivens winery is an embodiment of the best of French winemaking tradition and innovation. Its profound union of history, terroir and environmental consciousness sets it leagues apart; offering truly unique and captivating vintages year after year. The timeless elegance of Durfort-Vivens is unmissable for anyone with a keen nose for quality French wines.

http://www.durfort-vivens.fr

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