Ch Durfort Vivens

Ch. Durfort-Vivens was ranked as Second Classified Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.  The wine is noted for its especially high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, over 90% in many vintages.  Ch. Durfort-Vivens changed to biodynamic farming practices and certified in 2016.

The vineyards of château Durford-Vivens are cultivated on 3 administrative areas : Margaux, Cantenac and Soussans.  The soil is made of hilltops of deep, poor gravels and so that it is perfectly draining, which favours a deep rooting of the plants and consequetly the concentration of the fruit.  Certified as biodynamic producer by the Demeter in 2016, Ch. Durfort-Vivens understood the need to respect and preserve the soil and subsoil of their vineyards.  Thanks to ploughing and a controlled use of manure, the microbiological life of the soil is respected, so doing revealing the exceptionnal terroir which is ours.

The cellar was renovated in 2012  by architect Fabien Pedelaborde,  the winery has been significantly enlarged ; the wines of château Durfort-Vivens are now vinified in wooden and concrete vats.

The grand vin Ch. Durfort-Vivens typically has over 90% of Cabernet Sauvignon with 18 months of ageing in 60% new French oak.  Le Relais de Durfort Vivens is the second wine and still has very high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (typically over 70%) and aged for 12 months with 20% new French oak.