The Château Durfort-Vivens of Margaux of Bordeaux
The Château Durfort-Vivens is one of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Margaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The Château Durfort-Vivens is a winery located in Margaux in the wine region of Bordeaux in France. It is located on the same route as the prestigious Château Margaux, by the Avenue de Château. The property was created in the first half of the 19th century by Jacques Durfort de Vivens, a descendant of a long line of Dutch winemakers. Its name was given in honor of one of the most important families of the region. The first classified growth of Château Durfort-Vivens is produced entirely from high quality cabernet sauvignon. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils from the finest vineyard plots, which the soil is rich in magnesium and limestone. The Château Durfort-Vivens has been under the management of the Gravet family since 1976. The family is responsible for both the production and the management of the vineyard. The Château Durfort-Vivens has become one of the most recognized names in the Margaux appellation. It also produces a second wine, Grand-Puy-Lacoste, which is the result of blending cabernet sauvignon with merlot and petit verdot. The wines produced at Château Durfort-Vivens are characterized by their complexity and their concentration of color. They are balanced and offer aromas of sweet spices, ripe fruit and subtle oak. Their structure is characterized by silky tannins. These wines have acquired an excellent reputation and are generally considered to be long-term keeper wines. The Château Durfort-Vivens also serves red, white and rosé wines. The red wines are balanced and offer fruity flavors with touches of sweet spices and wood. The white wines are dry and offer citrus flavors and floral nuances. Finally, the rosé wines are dry and offer aromas of red fruits and floral notes. The Château Durfort-Vivens is considered one of the best wineries in the town of Margaux.
