Château Dufort-Vivens Margaux 2009

Domaine History

Château Durfort-Vivens is a Second Growth of the 1855 classification. Lucien Lurton acquired the estate in 1961, and his son Gonzague Lurton took over in 1992.

Terroir

The estate has 65 hectares in the Margaux appellation, across Margaux, Cantenac, Soussans and Arsac. Its gravel soils lie on three geological terraces.

Winemaking

The 2009 blend is 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. The wine was aged for 18 months in barrel, with 50% new oak.

Tasting Notes

The exact-vintage tasting describes a youthful ruby-garnet colour, blackcurrant and blueberry aromas, a ripe and generous mid-palate, supple round tannins, and a long, elegant finish.

A structured yet elegant 2009 Margaux, combining ripe dark fruit, supple tannins and a long finish.

Pairing

VAVIN pairing suggestion: roast lamb, beef fillet, duck breast, mushroom dishes or aged hard cheese.