Chateau Durfort-Vivens Margaux 2016

The 2016 Chateau Durfort-Vivens Margaux is a highly acclaimed red wine that marks the estate's first vintage with full organic and biodynamic certifications. This blend, dominated by 94 percent Cabernet Sauvignon with 6 percent Merlot, exhibits a deep purple color and a complex aromatic profile featuring blackberry, licorice, violets, and cedar. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a refined structure, offering a harmonious balance of succulent tannins, fresh acidity, and layers of dark fruit and spice. Critics praise this vintage as one of the best from the property, noting its precision, elegance, and significant aging potential through 2040. It is best served slightly cool and pairs excellently with classic meat dishes like lamb or beef.