Margaux
2010 Château Durfort-Vivens
75cl
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Technical sheet
| Type Of Wine: | red wine |
|---|---|
| Vintage: | 2010 Other vintages |
| Appellation: | Margaux (Bordeaux, France) |
| Winery: | Château Durfort Vivens |
| Volume: | 75cl Other volumes |
| Allergens: | Contains Sulfites |
| Alcohol Vol.: | 14% |
Description of 2010 Château Durfort-Vivens
2010 Château Durfort-Vivens
TASTING NOTES:
- View: 2010 Château Durfort-Vivens has a beautiful ruby
- Nose: Pretty nose and fragrant berries, cedar, leather and some cherries
- Mouth: Nice and balanced with hints of berries, cherries, cedar, leather and spice box tones. general
AGING POTENTIAL: is it fit for consumption between now and 2032
TEMPERATURE: 15 to 17 º C
DEGREE OF ALCOHOL: 14%
PAIRING: Grilled Beef, cannelloni, pork stews, pasta with meat
WINEMAKING: The grapes are destemmed and cold macerated later. The must fermented at controlled temperature and raised in French oak barrels (up to 50% new) for 18 months.
WINERY: Château Durfort Vivens
GRAPES: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
The Winery
Château Durfort Vivens
Château DURFORT-VIVENS owes its name to the Durfort de Duras, a powerful family in the South-West of France that came to Margaux in the fourteenth century. In 1824, the Viscount of Vivens' name was added to that of Durfort. The estate was at the height of its fame: the 1844 vintage sold for more than any of the other Second Crus in the Margaux appellation.
More about the WineryReviews of 2010 Château Durfort-Vivens
Despite a fall of almost 40% of production, the 2013 vintage largely pulls out of play. Composed of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, this 2013 vintage is full of finesse and elegance. There is a nice freshness in the mouth, a gourmet tip. The final on it is harmonious.
Drink or keep: 2016-2019
PAIRING: Shoulder of lamb, leg of mutton
The 55 hectares of vineyards that have the distinction of being composed of several plots, micro-terroirs surrounded by the castle. Regarding varieties, there are 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc.
As in most of the vineyards where the respect for the land is paramount, the harvest is conducted manually and the wine making is fragmented and specifies for each lot to express its flavors and fragrances. Aging lasts on average 18 months in new oak barrels between 40 and 45% depending on the year, which explains their tannic and structured side.
Château Durfort-Vivens 2012: a perfect combination of softness and freshness
Château Durfort-Vivens The 2012 is a fine and silky wine, elegant and fresh, which presents a bright ruby color with nice garnet highlights. As color presume, its scent is intense and subtle blend of fruits such as morello cherry and plum with white flowers such as lilac, spices like pepper and some light tobacco notes of cigar box.
As for taste, connoisseurs of Margaux recognize its elegance and finesse with a sharp attack and delicate and powerful tannins. A great wine that honors its exceptional terroir.
Notes and references
Bettane & Desseauve: 17.5 / 20
Wine Spectator: 88-91 / 100
Drink or keep: 2020-2025
A red that paired extremely well with the food.
The first person who mentioned this wine to me, was my brother.
