Chateau Durfort Vivens 2019
75cl
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13.5% Vol
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The 2019 Dufort Vivens is a brilliant Margaux that finely demonstrates just how good Gonzague Lurton's wines can be. Made from a blend dominated by 92% Cabernet Sauvignon. One third aged in terracotta amphora. 90% cabernet sauvignon and 10% merlot. Opens with aromas of blackberries, licorice, sweet soil tones, spices and rose petals. The palate is full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a fleshy core of fruit, rich, powdery tannins and a lively spine of acidity. Try if now or from 2025.
Chateau Durfort Vivens 2019
€107.00
Ex Tax: €86.99
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Opens with aromas of blackberries, licorice, sweet soil tones, spices and rose petals.
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
The palate is full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a fleshy core of fruit, rich, powdery tannins and a lively spine of acidity. Try if now or from 2025.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
Alcohol %
13.5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Margaux
Vintage
2019
Producer
Château Durfort-Vivens
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
96/100 - Robert Parker
95/100 - James Suckling
92-94 - Vinous
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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