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2005 Ch Durfort-Vivens 2ème Cru Margaux - 12x75cl
06A5DURV _ 2005 - Ch Durfort-Vivens 2ème Cru Margaux - 12x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Durfort-Vivens
  • Region Margaux
  • Grape Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot
  • Drinking 2010 - 2020
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now

2005 - Ch Durfort-Vivens 2ème Cru Margaux - 12x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Durfort-Vivens
  • Region Margaux
  • Grape Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot
  • Drinking 2010 - 2020
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now
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Case price: £787.07 Duty Paid inc VAT
Equivalent Bottle Price: £65.58 Duty Paid inc VAT
Case price: £620.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, April 2006, Score: 89-91

    Once criticised for its exceptionally high percentage of Cabernet - as much as 82% - in recent vintages this has been reduced to about 70%. Its 2005 has wonderful balance with smooth, velvety tannins and ripe, yet crunchy fruit. Lots of Margaux texture. Drink 2010 - 2020+.

  • Goedhuis, April 2006, Score: 89-91

    Once criticised for its exceptionally high percentage of Cabernet - as much as 82% - in recent vintages this has been reduced to about 70%. Its 2005 has wonderful balance with smooth, velvety tannins and ripe, yet crunchy fruit. Lots of Margaux texture. Drink 2010 - 2020+.

  • Decanter, April 2006, Score: 18/20

    Black-red, really fine natural concentration, slightly smoky, tobacco-leaf nose, even a touch of iron, flavours already complex, masses of energy and grip alongside the deeply fragrant fruit. Drink 2010-25. (18 points)

  • Wine Spectator, April 2006, Score: 85-88

    Slightly difficult to taste now, but some good fruit and tannin structure. A bit short on the finish. Should develop nicely though.

Producer

Château Durfort-Vivens

One of the oldest château in Bordeaux, this property was originally established in the 12th centuryby the Durfort de Duras family. In 1824, it was purchased by M. de Vivens who consequently addedhis own name. Over the years, it fluttered about various owners like a feather in the wind (including Château Margaux) until it landed in the palm of the Lurton family, Gonzagues Lurton to be exact.

Region

Margaux

Plump, silky and seductive are the words often used to describe wines from Margaux. Because of their style, they tend to be user friendly and more approachable when young. This is in part due to its terroir which is comprised of the thinnest soil as well as the highest proportion of chunky gravel in all of the Médoc. It drains well but also is it more susceptible to vintage variation. Margaux wines tend to have the highest proportions of Merlot within the core of the Médoc further adding to their ample roundness and openness. Margaux is home to the largest number of classified growths including its namesake first growth, Château Margaux, as well as third growths, Palmer and d'Issan.

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