{"product_id":"chateau-durfort-vivens-margaux-1994-37-5cl","title":"Chateau Durfort-Vivens Margaux 1994 (37.5cl)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA mature Second Growth Margaux from an estate that Thomas Jefferson ranked just behind Lafite, Latour and Margaux in 1787, now in a handy half bottle for two. Thirty years on, it has the softness and savoury depth that only time can give, so it is a rare chance to taste a classified Margaux at maturity. Cabernet Sauvignon gives Durfort-Vivens its structure and blackcurrant core, and Merlot adds a supple, gentle heart. It is a wine for a quiet dinner, with roast lamb, duck, mushrooms or aged cheese. Open it gently, decant carefully off any sediment and serve it just below room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGarnet with a soft brick edge. The nose shows the gentle, savoury character of a mature Margaux, with dried dark fruit, cedar, tobacco and forest floor. The palate is medium bodied and silky, with softened tannins, fine acidity and a fragrant, lingering finish. Best drunk now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Durfort-Vivens takes its name from the Durfort de Duras family, who settled in Margaux in the 14th century, and from the Viscount of Vivens, who added his name in 1824. Thomas Jefferson visited in 1787 and placed it just behind the First Growths, and it was ranked a Second Growth in 1855. Lucien Lurton took it over in 1961, and his son Gonzague Lurton has run it since 1992, so this 1994 was made in his early years. Since then the estate has become a pioneer of natural farming. In 2016 it became the first classified growth in Margaux to be certified both organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Passion des Terroirs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62417255235971,"sku":"PDT10694H","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/Chateau_Durfort-Vivens_Margaux_1.png?v=1790780134","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/chateau-durfort-vivens-margaux-1994-37-5cl","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}