Château Durfort Vivens Margaux 1855 2ième Cru 2020

Beautiful depth and character of fruit here, understated power, lilac, peony, wet stones, blackcurrant, slate tannins, edges of oyster shell and rosemary spice. This has density without weight. Showcases the seriousness of the vintage, with its wall of tannins, but they have become more supple over ageing. Excellent wine, an upscore from En Primeur. 40% of production in the Grand Vin (this has been brought down significantly with the arrival of the plot-focused wines from the 2019 vintage, as before owner Gonzargue Lurton was regularly producing 70% Grand Vin). 66% new oak, with the rest aged in amphora, 3.65ph.