Château Durfort-Vivens 2005

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Château Durfort-Vivens 2005

Producer: Château Durfort-Vivens | Appellation: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Vintage: 2005 | Classification: 2ème Cru Classé (Second Growth, 1855)
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2012–2040+ | Aging Potential: 30+ years

The Wine

The 2005 vintage at Château Durfort-Vivens is a standout, shaped by one of the finest growing seasons in modern Bordeaux history. This Second Growth Margaux displays remarkable purity, structure, and aromatic finesse. A benchmark expression of the estate, the wine combines intensity and elegance, reflecting both the exceptional terroir and the harmony of the vintage.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Refined and expressive, with aromas of cassis, blackberry, violet, cedar, and graphite.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied, with layers of ripe blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry. Fine-grained tannins support a core of fruit, balanced by fresh acidity and hints of tobacco, spice, and earthy minerality.

Finish: Long, graceful, and persistent, with notes of cedar, dried herbs, and lingering dark fruit, promising decades of evolution.

Producer Details

Château Durfort-Vivens, classified as a Second Growth in 1855, has a long history in Margaux and is today owned by the Lurton family. Known for producing wines of finesse, freshness, and age-worthy structure, the estate has increasingly embraced organic and biodynamic practices to highlight its exceptional gravelly terroir.

Wine Details

Vinification: Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled vats; matured in French oak barrels (around 40–50% new) for 18–20 months
Alcohol Content: ~13.5% ABV
Cellaring: Approachable from 2012 but best enjoyed 2020–2040+ for peak maturity

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with rack of lamb, roast duck, venison, beef tenderloin, or aged cheeses.