2019 Chateau Durfort Vivens (1500 ml)

品飲筆記：2019 年的這瓶來自邁高（Margaux）知名酒莊，香氣迷人，前段以花香和黑色果實為主，接著帶出煙草、可可與一抹糖漬橙皮的細節。口感中等偏厚，單寧成熟細緻如絲，酸度鮮明但不生硬，礦物感和果實一起推進，餘韻悠長且層次分明。

酒莊與田地：莊園為二級酒莊，由 Gonzague Lurton 經營，總面積約 65 公頃（約 55 公頃種植葡萄）。土壤為更新世深砂礫、夾帶砂粘結構，植株密度高，管理細緻。2019 年有春季霜害的驚嚇、六月的雨水干擾，但經過炎熱乾燥的夏季與收穫前的及時降雨，果實成熟均衡。

釀造手法：每個地塊分開處理，使用自然酵母發酵，萃取手法溫和（每日一次上頂），浸皮約 21 天，釀程中不作額外添加。陳年 18 個月：三分之二在法國新舊橡木桶中（約 60% 新桶），三分之一在陶缸（Terracotta）中陳放，陶缸帶出更細膩的口感與中段質地。酒莊亦有生物動力栽培記錄。

口感提示：入口層次豐富，果香和礦物交織，單寧圓潤但有架構，適合短暫醒酒（約 90 分鐘）後飲用；若典藏數年，風味會更為醇厚。配搭建議以烤或煎的紅肉、野味、熟成起司為佳。

Tasting Note: Dense, elegant and layered — this 2019 from a classified Margaux estate opens with scented florals, ripe dark plum and cassis, then reveals tobacco, cocoa and a hint of candied orange peel. The palate is medium-bodied with polished, ripe tannins, lively acidity and bright, mineral-tinged lift, finishing long and refined.

Producer & Vineyard: Produced by a historic Second Growth estate under Gonzague Lurton, the wine comes from roughly 65 hectares of which about 55 are planted. Soils are deep Quaternary gravel with a sand/clay matrix; vine densities range from 6,600 to 8,300 vines/ha. The team worked through a variable season — spring frost fears, a wet June, then a hot, dry summer and a late-season rainfall that helped achieve balanced ripeness.

Winemaking & Ageing: Parcel-focused vinification with natural yeasts and a gentle extraction (pumping over once daily) followed by a 21-day maceration. No additions during fermentation. Ageing lasts 18 months with two-thirds in French oak (60% new) and one-third in terracotta amphora/urns, giving a refined oak frame and subtle textural depth from clay vessels. Biodynamic certification is noted for the estate.

Serve & Cellaring: Best from the late 2020s into mid-century if cellared. For near-term enjoyment, decant around 90 minutes to allow aromatics and structure to open. Pairs exceptionally well with roasted or grilled red meats and mature cheeses.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes
• Taste: dark plum, blackberry, blueberry, floral, mineral, tobacco, cocoa, candied orange zest, herbal spice, silky tannins, fresh acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Beef (fillet, sirloin, entrecôte), Venison, Mature Cheddar, Flavourful roasted red meats, Cured/aged sausages
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 90%, Merlot : 10%,

Winery

杜霍酒莊（Chateau Durfort-Vivens）為邁高著名二級酒莊，由 Gonzague Lurton 掌舵。酒莊重視田地差異與自然栽培，管理細緻，常用分地塊釀造與傳統容器（木桶與陶缸）來平衡果實與質地，風格追求優雅與細緻。

Chateau Durfort-Vivens — a historic Second Growth of Margaux, stewarded by Gonzague Lurton. The estate works its 65 hectares with attention to terroir, biodynamic practices and parcel-separated vinification, seeking elegance, precision and a fine oak-managed texture.