{"product_id":"2014-chateau-durfort-vivens-margaux-2eme-cru-classe-liberty","title":"2014 Château Durfort-Vivens, Margaux 2ème Cru Classé - Liberty","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eChâteau Durfort-Vivens is a Second Growth, 55-hectare estate that is widely regarded to be one of the finest producers in Margaux. It is currently owned and managed by Gonzague Lurton, who, together with his wife Claire, is known for his early commitment to organic and biodynamic vineyard practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe estate’s vineyards are in four villages within the Margaux appellation, Cantenac, Soussans, Margaux, and Arsac, planted with 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc on deep gravel soils. Gonzague converted 20% of the vineyards to biodynamic viticulture in 2009. Pleased with the results, he increased this to 40% the following year before embarking on full conversion in 2013. The vineyards of Château Durfort-Vivens have been certified both organic and biodynamic since the 2016 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eGonzague works with Technical Director Léopold Valentin and Cellar Master Jean-Jacques Hurteaud in the winery. Together, they have modernised the cellars, which now boast one of the largest amphorae collections in the world. The Grand Vin, a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, is vinified in a combination of oak and concrete vats. It is then aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak barriques. The result is a benchmark Margaux: rich and powerful yet staggeringly elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eGonzague replaced the second wine ‘Vivens’ with the three ‘Les Parcellaires’ wines from the 2019 vintage, seeking to highlight the subtle differences of each parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e‘Les Plantes de Durfort-Vivens’ is made from 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, sourced from younger vines within the estates and aged for 16 months in a combination of clay amphorae (80%) and French oak barrels (20%). The final wine is defined by its remarkable freshness and marries aromas of ripe black fruits with a subtle spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e‘Le Plateau de Durfort-Vivens’ is a step up in intensity and is designed to represent power. It is made from 65% Cabernet and 35% Merlot sourced from 25-year-old vines, grown on deep sandy gravel soils and aged for 16 months in a combination of 66% in clay amphorae and 33% in French oak (10% new). As a result, the final wine is defined by its brooding black fruit character, complemented by excellent grip on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eFinally, ‘Le Hameau de Durfort-Vivens’ embodies elegance. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot, aged in amphorae and oak barrels (with 15% new oak), it has a beautifully scented nose alongside bright notes of blackberry and crunchy plum fruit, velvety tannins, and vibrant acidity on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eLocated in the communes of Margaux, Cantenac and Soussans, the Durfort-Vivens' vines are planted on hilltops made up of deep, poor gravel. This magnificent terroir enables an early optimal ripening of the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, allowing a full expression of the finesse and silkiness of the tannins, resulting in the freshness and elegance characteristic of a great Margaux. All vineyard work is done by hand at the beginning of the vegetative cycle. Pruning is adapted to the vigour of the vine, with the removal of excess buds, shoots and leaves. Gonzague Lurton, the current head of the estate, has introduced organic farming to the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2014 vintage started of well in Bordeaux with winter bringing moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall to replenish the soil moisture content. This led to an early bud burst and flowering with warm and sunny weather through March and April. Wet conditions through both May and July challenged winegrowers with increased disease pressure and careful vineyard management was needed. Fortunately, warm and sunny conditions starting in September carried on through the harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eChâteau Durfort-Vivens was fermented in wooden vats, allowing each parcel to be vinified separately. It was then aged in oak barrels for 18 months with 50% of the barrels being new. Racking and fining, accompanied by a stabilisation period, occurred before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant wine with a complex nose of blackcurrant leaf, spiced plums and notes of blond tobacco. Smooth on the palate, it is well balanced with fine grained tannins and pronounced flavours of blackcurrant and a hint of all spice. This is a very fine example of a multi nuanced Margaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56609705197946,"sku":null,"price":98.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/charles-melton-cabernet-sauvignon-500x800__250x500_8a13cdec-1e94-47a8-8fb0-891deaeaf5dc.jpg?v=1771596083","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2014-chateau-durfort-vivens-margaux-2eme-cru-classe-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}