Durfort Vivens 1982
Durfort Vivens 1982 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Margaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Listed at £160.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Château Durfort-Vivens 1982 is a Bordeaux red wine from the Margaux appellation. Owned by the Lurton family since 1961, Château Durfort-Vivens is a Second Growth estate in the Margaux appellation. The 55-hectare vineyard is both organic and biodynamic certified and planted on deep gravel soils over a sand and clay base. This bottle comes from the vaunted 1982 vintage – widely regarded as one of the finest of the 20th century.