Silky, seductive and polished. From one of the pioneers of biodynamic winemaking this is big and rich for a Margaux. One for the cellar?
The 2020 Durfort Vivens has turned out beautifully, unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark cherries and berries mingled with hints of licorice, baking chocolate and mint. Medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy, it's layered and concentrated, with lively acids and broad structural shoulders, its generous endowment of powdery tannin asserting itself on the youthfully firm finish. More tightly wound than the extroverted, charming 2019, the 2020 will demand patience, but it's a very strong performance for this estate. 2030 - 2060
With super international ratings, this wine has not only impressed us at Vintage'82! If you're looking for a wine that will only keep getting better for many years to come, look no further.
97/100 Wine Enthusiast
95+/100 William Kelley (Wine Advocate)
96/100 James Suckling
94/100 Jane Anson
Best from 2030 to 2050