Chateau Durfort-Vivens 2025

The 2025 Château Durfort-Vivens showcases remarkable finesse and precision from a technically challenging vintage, proving once again why this historic Second Growth of Margaux is among the appellation’s most respected estates. Through meticulous biodynamic vineyard management and rigorous selection, Durfort-Vivens has crafted a wine that combines aromatic purity, elegance, and exceptional balance.

Tasting Profile

On the nose, expect refined aromas of blackcurrant, wild berries, violets, rose petals, and crushed stones, complemented by subtle hints of graphite, cedar, and sweet spices. The palate is medium to full-bodied with remarkable freshness and tension, featuring silky tannins, vibrant fruit, and a long, mineral-driven finish that reflects the elegance of Margaux.

Critic Reviews & Scores

James Suckling:

95–96/100 – A refined and polished Durfort-Vivens with excellent purity of fruit, floral complexity, and impressive precision. Freshness and finesse define the wine from start to finish.

William Kelley, Wine Advocate:

94–96/100 – Layered and elegant, offering aromas of cassis, violets, and dark berries with a beautifully balanced palate and fine-grained tannins. The wine shows excellent ageing potential.

Vinous / Neal Martin:

94–96/100 – Perfumed and expressive with notes of black cherry, cassis, flowers, and subtle graphite. The palate is poised and harmonious with impressive energy and persistence.


*En Primeur: Delivery in fall 2026*