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| Name | Chateau Durfort-Vivens |
| Vintage | - |
| Country | France |
Region: Margaux
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 20% and Cabernet Franc 10%
Area under vine: 32 Hectares
History: The Durfort property dates back to the 12th century having been owned by the influential Durfort de Duras family for seven centuries. The family also owned the nearby nearby Château Lamothe, later renamed Château Margaux. The property was purchased in 1824 by M. de Vivens, and renamed Château Durfort Vivens. In the 20th century, the château was purchased by local négociants, and in 1961 it was purchased by Château Margaux, which was controlled by the Lurton family, which also owns Château Brane-Cantenac and Château Climens. Until that time, the wine was produced at Château Margaux. Lucien's son Gonzague Lurton, became the head of operations in 1992.
-Information extracted from: http://www.cellarnotes.net/chateau_Durfort_Vivens.htm
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 20% and Cabernet Franc 10%
Area under vine: 32 Hectares
History: The Durfort property dates back to the 12th century having been owned by the influential Durfort de Duras family for seven centuries. The family also owned the nearby nearby Château Lamothe, later renamed Château Margaux. The property was purchased in 1824 by M. de Vivens, and renamed Château Durfort Vivens. In the 20th century, the château was purchased by local négociants, and in 1961 it was purchased by Château Margaux, which was controlled by the Lurton family, which also owns Château Brane-Cantenac and Château Climens. Until that time, the wine was produced at Château Margaux. Lucien's son Gonzague Lurton, became the head of operations in 1992.
-Information extracted from: http://www.cellarnotes.net/chateau_Durfort_Vivens.htm