Margaux Second Grand Cru Château Durfort-Vivens 1987
Château Durfort-Vivens is a red wine from the 1987 vintage, holding the prestigious status of a Second Grand Cru under the historic 1855 classification. Produced in France, this wine carries the Appellation Margaux Contrôlée designation and was bottled directly at the estate, as indicated by the "Mis en Bouteille au Château" mark. The wine has an alcohol content of 12.5% and comes in a 75 cl bottle, originally distributed by the retailer Svendborg Vinkompagni.
The wine originates from Margaux, located in the southern part of the Médoc. Margaux is one of the most famous commune appellations within Bordeaux, a region situated along the Atlantic coast that has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification continues to rank the leading estates of this area. The 1987 vintage is characterized as a light year for the region.
As is traditional for the left bank of the Gironde estuary, the wine is a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravel soils, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most recognized blue grapes for structured red wines, frequently cultivated in regions like Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Tuscany. Merlot is another classic blue grape widely planted across Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Northern Italy. Together with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot—a powerful grape often utilized for added color and structure—they form the classic composition of the appellation.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux on the Atlantic is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification still ranks the area's leading châteaux. On the left bank of the Gironde, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on gravel soils, while the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The region is known for elegant, age-worthy blends of great finesse.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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