Château Durfort Vivens er et historisk Margaux-slot, der er klassificeret som 2. Cru Classé i den berømte 1855-klassifikation. 

Vinen kommer fra 55 ha dybe, veldrænede og grusholdige vinmarker, hvor den største andel tæller Cabernet Sauvignon.

I dag er slottet ejet af den så Bordeaux-kendte "Lurton-familie", som nu har indført biodynamiske dyrkningsprincipper (certificeret fra og med årgang 2016). Og siden da har vinene aldrig været bedre!

Lucien Lurton købte tilbage i 1961 slottet og de tilhørende vinmarker, hvor sønnen Gonzaque Lurton i dag står bag driften. Marker er blevet renoveret og nye gæringskældre er lavet. Vinen lagres i 18 måneder på franske fade, hvoraf 67% er nye og 33% lagres i terracotta-fade.

97 point, Wine Enthusiast: 

"The powerfully textured wine's richness and structure are reflected in the blackberry aromas and toast spice. It is dense, full with concentrated black fruits and rich tannins. Drink from 2028. Biodynamic. — Roger Voss"

94-95 point, James Suckling: 

"A very focused red, showing blackberry, blueberry and currant aromas and flavors, together with bark. It’s full and layered with lots of fine tannins that give this wine a velvety texture. 97% cabernet sauvignon and 3% merlot. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification."

94 point, Decanter: 

"Bright red berries on the nose - strawberry and raspberry, softly fragrant with rose petal, violets and dark chocolate scents. Succulent and really delicately juicy with the perfume surrounding the berries on the palate with a soft chalky, minerality coming through from the acidity. Lovely balance, this is fresh and so alive but also deeply flavoured, with the Cabernet (97% of the blend) mint markers in abundance. Delicious and vibrant, still with a youthful energy and a precise tannic structure giving the frame. You can tell they got maturity, but have also achieved perfect extraction giving just the right weight without bitterness or any harsh tannins - and an exceptional length giving an abundance of freshness. Total Margaux glamour on show in a vintage where it was harder to find than usual. A surefire must buy! 30th vintage by Gonzague Lurton. A yield of 35hl/ha. Ageing in 70% new oak barrels and 30% amphoras."

Druesammensætning:

97% Cabernet Sauvignon

3% Merlot