Durfort Vivens 1996
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Margaux, France 1996
Durfort Vivens 1996 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Margaux, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £125.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£125.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Margaux · France
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
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About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Somewhat under the radar, this superb 2ème Grand Cru Classé estate produces wonderful Left Bank Bordeaux reds from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, grown on gravel soils. Owned by the high-profile Lurton family since 1961. A mature and graceful Margaux with good levels of fruit and fine tannins. Beautifully balanced, with leather and cigar smoke complexity.
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