Château DURFORT-VIVENS
2ème grand cru classé
- 2016
- Margaux
In organic conversion from 2013, Durfort-Vivens was one of the very first classified growths in the Médoc to claim and display organic certification from 2016. M. Bettane is one of its most fervent defenders: "the quality/price ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality of terroir and work.
"Gonzague and Claire Lurton remain committed to improving the quality and reputation of this wine, which is planted on 55 hectares of poor, deep gravel. Recent vintages have shown immense progress. Biodynamically grown grapes and intelligent winemaking have produced wines that are incomparably complex and expressive of their terroir, with rare tactile sensations and great refinement. The prices are still affordable. We congratulate the estate on its work. The highest level of the appellation is approaching."
"Durfort-Vivens 2016: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, a biodynamic certification crowning years of conversion, and a great success. Amazing concentration of material and nobility of tactile sensations, where the grape largely dominates the wood! Imposing length and perfect naturalness of a vintage of great maturity". Rated 18/20.
Bettane et Desseauve (In Magnum) - January 2022
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée :
- 2024-2040
From the same producer
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Totally surrounded by classified growths, La Gurgue enjoys a privileged terroir, and the attentive care of Mrs Villars (also owner of Ferrière, classified growth of Margaux, and Haut-Bages-Libéral, classified growth of Pauillac), distinguished in the Top 25 of the best producers of the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Certainly the best quality/price/pleasure ratio in the appellation.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
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Totally surrounded by classified growths, La Gurgue enjoys a privileged terroir, and the attentive care of Mrs Villars (also owner of Ferrière, classified growth of Margaux, and Haut-Bages-Libéral, classified growth of Pauillac), distinguished in the Top 25 of the best producers of the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Certainly the best quality/price/pleasure ratio in the appellation.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
Rated 96/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Ce cru très en forme cultive un style très personnel, sur la finesse et la gourmandise. Le 2018 en témoigne et propose une bouche très fondue, harmonieuse, dopée par une tension fraîche en finale. » (Nov. 2020)
Rated 95/100 by La Revue du Vin de France «Claire Villars-Lurton a poussé en une bonne décennie, son petit cru de Margaux vers des sommets. Château Ferrière représente aujourd'hui l'un des meilleurs rapports qualité/prix du Médoc. Que ce soit le 2018 ou le 2019, il s'agit de vins de haute volée. Nous louons leur élégance et l'éclat de leur fruit, aboutissement du travail dans la vigne (en biodynamie) et dans les chais.» (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2034
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2032
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2025
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2025
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In organic conversion from 2013, Durfort-Vivens was one of the very first classified growths in the Médoc to claim and display organic certification from 2016. M. Bettane is one of its most fervent defenders: "the quality/price ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality of terroir and work.
Bettane is a fan of Durfort-Vivens "the price/quality ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality local and work," even adding for the 2013 "magnificent texture, great nobility and aromatic sincerity, amazing length, do not miss it ! Rated 17.5/20. "
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2040
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In organic conversion from 2013, Durfort-Vivens was one of the very first classified growths in the Médoc to claim and display organic certification from 2016. M. Bettane is one of its most fervent defenders: "the quality/price ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality of terroir and work.
Bettane is a fan of Durfort-Vivens "the price/quality ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality local and work," even adding for the 2013 "magnificent texture, great nobility and aromatic sincerity, amazing length, do not miss it ! Rated 17.5/20. "
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2034
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also at Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (adjacent to Latour), this certified organic wine since 2019 has become, for a reasonable price, the good deal of Pauillac.
Rated 93/100 by N. MARTIN «This is one of the finest wines from this Pauillac estate in recent years and might well provide outstanding value.» (December 2022)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2036
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also at Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (adjacent to Latour), this certified organic wine since 2019 has become, for a reasonable price, the good deal of Pauillac.
Rated 94/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « 2018 est une très belle réussite pour Haut-Bages : le vin s'est étoffé et a gagné en précision. Un rouge complet et dense qui ne manque pas de raffinement. » (Nov. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also at Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (adjacent to Latour), this certified organic wine since 2019 has become, for a reasonable price, the good deal of Pauillac.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2034
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also at Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (adjacent to Latour), this certified organic wine since 2019 has become, for a reasonable price, the good deal of Pauillac.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2025