描述
Chateau Durfort-Vivens (杜霍庄园)
DEUXIEMES CRU CLASSÉ, MARGAUX
BORDEAUX, FRANCE.
Founded in the 14th century by the Durfort de Duras family, the estate stayed in their hands until the 19th century.
In 1824, Viscount de Vivens added his name to that of Durfort. Already a famous wine by the time Thomas Jefferson cited it in the late 18th century, the estate was included among the first of the second growths in the famous 1855 classification. Lucien Lurton acquired
Durfort-Vivens in 1961. His son, Gonzague, presently manages the estate.
His excellent understanding of the terroir and ecologically responsible winegrowing practices are conducive to growing perfectly ripe grapes that produce wines of character.
The environmentally-friendly facilities and techniques used at
Durfort-Vivens result in the optimum expression of grapes from each separate plot. Furthermore, the different-size oak and cement fermentation vats are adapted to the yields of every plot. The wine is aged in cellars that have an ideal natural temperature and humidity.
A superb terroir, state-of-the-art technology, and respect for the environment make Château Durfort-Vivens a truly unique wine.
The area under wine: 55 hectares
Production : 150,000 bottles
Soil: Gravel from the Quaternary Period
Grape varieties : 70 % Cabernet Sauvignon ; 25 % Merlot ; 5 % Cabernet franc
Barrel aging: 18 months (New barrels: 50%)
