Durfort Vivens 2009
750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 74%, Merlot 21%, Cabernet Franc 5% Bordeaux, France 2009
Durfort Vivens 2009 is a dry, medium-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 noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork.
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£103.00
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Taste profile
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sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
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
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Margaux · Bordeaux · France
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
13.5%
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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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Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
This is a classically styled Bordeaux red from illustrious Margaux 2ème Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Durfort Vivens. Made from a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, it is medium-bodied and fresh, with nice concentration of fruit and delicate structure.
Other vintages of Durfort Vivens we list
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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