COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Château Durfort-Vivens
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Durfort-Vivens 2021 is a red wine from the Margaux appellation, holding the prestigious 2ème Grand Cru Classé status from the 1855 classification. Produced by Château Durfort-Vivens, the wine is primarily composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon with 3% Merlot. The estate is owned by the Lurton family, who have committed to Bio-Organic and Biodynamic farming. A distinctive aspect of its production is the aging process, which includes a significant portion of TAVA amphorae, a technique supported by the estate's ownership of the world's largest amphora cellar. The 2021 vintage is noted for its balance and structure, a result of challenging weather conditions that year.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€70
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ranked as a 2ème Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.
Fact 02
Features the largest amphora cellar in the world for wine aging.
Fact 03
Certified Bio-Organic and Biodynamic farming practices are employed.
Fact 04
Dominated by 97% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Durfort-Vivens 2021 is produced using plot-by-plot vinification with natural yeasts in a combination of cement, wood, and stainless steel vats, employing gentle extraction techniques. The wine is aged for approximately 18 months, with 70% in new oak barrels and 30% in TAVA amphorae. The estate practices Bio-Organic and Biodynamic viticulture, incorporating agroecology and precision farming. Harvest for this vintage occurred from late September to mid-October.
