Chateau Durfort-Vivens 2003
Chateau Durfort-Vivens 2002
Chateau Durfort-Vivens 2001
Chateau Durfort-Vivens 2000
Ratings By Robert Parker 88+ Tasting Notes Dark ruby, with a nose of loamy soil and mineral intermixed with black cherry, currant, and herbs, this medium-bodied wine shows very good depth. Moderately high tannins, and plenty of structure as well as good acidity. This wine should be cellared for at least 5-6 years. Anticipated maturity:… Read More »
Chateau Durfort-Vivens 1999
Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Notes of tapenade, red currant, earth, and underbrush jump from the glass of this moderately dark ruby-colored wine. Elegant, medium-bodied restrained, with good acidity, this wine should develop quickly and drink well for 10-15 years. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2014. Last tasted, 3/02.(Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition Jan 2003) By Robert… Read More »
Chateau Durfort-Vivens 1998
Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Somewhat chunky, with robust tannins, this dark garnet-colored wine has hints of licorice, black currants, compost, and sweet mushrooms. The wine is moderately tannic and medium-bodied in a restrained, rather elegant style. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014. Last tasted, 3/02.(Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition Jan 2003) By Robert Parker
Chateau Durfort-Vivens 1997
Chateau Durfort-Vivens 1996
Ratings By Robert Parker 84 Tasting Notes High tannins and only moderate levels of fruit and ripeness suggest a troubled future for this wine. The color is a healthy dark ruby with some purple tints. The wine is austere, very lean, with a hint of underripe fruit, and the finish is dry, even attenuated. Unless… Read More »
Chateau Durfort-Vivens 1995
Ratings By Robert Parker 83 Tasting Notes Herbal notes continue to dominate this meagerly endowed wine. Tannins have taken hold, and the fruit seems to have gone into hiding. The wine shows some earthy old wood and mushroom notes and a desiccated finish in a lightweight style. It was more pleasant right after bottling than… Read More »
