The 2019 Durfort-Vivens was matured in two-thirds new oak barrels and one-third in amphorae. Plush on the nose with blueberry and violet scents, this is Margaux in style though much tighter than I anticipated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine delineation and poise. It's pretty delineated towards the finish that shows more mineralité than previous vintages. There is an appealing linearity here, a trait that Gonzague Lurton seeks in his wines. Excellent. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2023)
The 2019 Durfort-Vivens was matured in two-thirds new oak barrels and one-third in amphorae. Plush on the nose with blueberry and violet scents, this is Margaux in style though much tighter than I anticipated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine delineation and poise. It's pretty delineated towards the finish that shows more mineralité than previous vintages. There is an appealing linearity here, a trait that Gonzague Lurton seeks in his wines. Excellent. Tasted at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2023)
Aug 25th, 2023
2019 vintage. Classic Margaux with the appeal and denial in the same taste. Too soon yet too late. Light-medium/medium body with plenty of structure along with more fruit than the epic 2017 but less fruit than the great follow up-2018. Price rose about 15% but still worth it. Will trace a case and the corresponding development. 6.12.24.
2019 vintage. Classic Margaux with the appeal and denial in the same taste. Too soon yet too late. Light-medium/medium body with plenty of structure along with more fruit than the epic 2017 but less fruit than the great follow up-2018. Price rose about 15% but still worth it. Will trace a case and the corresponding development. 6.12.24.
Jun 12th, 2024
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
