An elegant, biodynamic Margaux with unmistakable finesse and freshness. Aromas of red berries, cedar, crushed stone, rose petals and violets are layered with subtle notes of mushroom, pine and dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied, creamy and delicately juicy, framed by fine, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (97%), it shows precision, depth and Margaux’s signature floral charm, finishing long and refined. A beautifully balanced wine to enjoy with patience, rewarding both now and with extended cellaring.

Wine Enthusiast | WE 97
Published: Jul 1, 2024

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

James Suckling | JS 94
Published: Apr 18, 2024

A pretty and layered red with cedar, crushed stones, mushrooms and pine needles. Medium-bodied and creamy. Excellent finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. 

Decanter | D 94
Published: Apr 01, 2022
Drink: 2026-2049

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.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Feb 08, 2024
Drink: 2027-2047

The 2021 Durfort Vivens has turned out well in bottle, offering up aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with notions of pencil shavings and vanilla pod. Medium to full-bodied, layered and lively, it exhibits impressive depth and sweetness of fruit, not only for the vintage but also for a blend dominated by fully 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, concluding with a long, precise finish.

Jancis Robinson | JR 16.5
Published: Apr 20, 2022
Drink: 2027-2040

97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot. Record percentage of Cabernet in the blend. 35 hl/ha. Cask sample.
Lacks the depth to merit an even higher score, but lively, fresh and long with adequate mid-palate fruit and finely honed tannins offering structure. Lovely texture with energy and drive on the finish. 

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Cork
Harvest: 2021
Grape Varieties: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot
Oak: French oak
Ageing: 18 months, with 70% in new oak barrels and 30% in TAVA amphorae
Producer: Château Durfort-Vivens
Region: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Margaux AOC
Classification: 2ème Cru Classé
Farming: Biodynamic, Demeter certified

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1–2 hours. 
Food Pairing: Excellent with roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, beef tenderloin, braised meats and mature cheeses.