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Chateau Durfort-Vivens is a winery in the Margaux appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. It is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of fifteen Deuxiemes Crus (Second Growths) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.
The Durfort property dates back to the 12th century having been owned by the influential Durfort de Duras family for seven centuries. The family also owned the nearby Chateau Lamothe, later renamed Chateau Margaux. The property was purchased in 1824 by M. de Vivens, and renamed Chateau Durfort Vivens. In the 20th century, the chteau was purchased by local negociants, and in 1961 it was purchased by Chteau Margaux, which was controlled by the Lurton family, who also owns Cahteau Brane-Cantenac and Chateau Climens. Until that time, the wine was produced at Chateau Margaux. Lucien's son Gonzague Lurton, became the head of operations 1992 and quality has improved markedly.
Chateau Durfort-Vivens has 86.5 acres planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the final blend (82%) is the highest of any wine in the southern Médoc and gives the wine classic blackcurrant and cassis characteristics as well as notable tannins and structure. Durfort-Vivens is approachable after 5 years or so in bottle but will continue improving for up to 10 years. A second wine is produced under the label Vivens.
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