2024 Durfort Vivens
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Very good, bright fruit with a floral edge to the red cherries and currants. A hint of paprika, white pepper and olives. Nicely balanced and structured, this has supple medium body and an extremely long finish. Juicy, pristine and firm. Lots of poise and beautiful fluidity. 94.5% cabernet sauvignon. From biodynamically grown grapes.
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Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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A blend of 94.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Durfort Vivens exhibits aromas of cassis, dark berries, violet and spices. Medium to full-bodied, dense and structured, it's framed by a good chassis of tannins, with a lively mid-palate that segues into a somewhat austere, firm finish. Despite this compact aftertaste, this is a strong effort in the context of the vintage.
94.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot. 0.5% Cabernet Franc. 37 hl/ha. Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter). Cask sample. Fresh and lively with a certain tension but balanced by the fruit. Cabernet-cassis aromas. Suave palate, the tannins fine and wrapped in fruit. Long and linear on the finish. (JL)
Lovely deep plum colour, this is very high Cabernet Sauvignon but this is an estate where they often goes high, (2021 vintage was even higher than this at 97%). Savoury, slim, floral, precise and vivid, salinity, grip, lovely sense of lift and grip. 3.75 pH. Harvest 23 September to 8 October. 37 hl/ha. 70% new oak, 30% in amphora.