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Château Durfort-Vivens
Margaux · Bordeaux · France
The history of Chateau Dufort-Vivens dates back to the 14th century when the Durfort de Duras family settled in Margaux. Several centuries later, the estate was purchased by Robert-Adrien Labat de Vivens, who became the sole owner and gave his name to it in 1824. Eventually, the Lurton family bought the estate from the Giselet family in 1937. The estate regained fame when Lucien's son, Gonzague, took over management and made it the first estate in Margaux to be certified for both organic and biodynamic practices.
“Seeking the purest expression of their fruit, he introduced amphoras as an integral part of the wine's maturation process.”
This exceptional initiative has developed over time. The cellar is renowned for having the largest quantity of amphoras in the world.
