This is really superb with beautiful density and ripe tannin texture. Full body and a round and polished texture. Rich and impressive but all in class. Made from biodynamic grapes. Almost all cabernet sauvignon. - March 2017

Cabernet Sauvignon plays the leading role in the 2016 Durfort-Vivens. Inky, deep and fleshy, the 2016 exudes considerable aromatic and flavor intensity. Grilled herbs, leather, tobacco, smoke and licorice infuse a core of super-ripe dark Cabernet fruit. The tannins are present, but they are nicely balanced by the luxuriousness of the fruit. This is an especially ripe, almost exotic, style for Margaux, but it works. In 2016 Durfort-Vivens is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot, which is the highest amount of Cabernet Sauvignon ever in the wine. - vinous.com, April 2017

The 2016 Durfort Vivens, which I tasted at a négoçiant tasting, is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Merlot, the vineyard now biodynamically farmed and Demeter approved. I have criticized this Margaux on previous occasions due to lack of ripeness, but certainly the nose does not display any of that. This 2016 comes armed with attractive blackberry, bilberry and sous-bois aromas that gradually unfurl in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with an insistent grip on the entry. The tannins feel quite bold for Durfort-Vivens, with plenty of sappy black fruit. I appreciate the acidic drive of this Margaux and the finish is energetic, full of tension and leaves a lovely, almost brine-like aftertaste. This is one of the best wines from Gonzalgue Lurton that I have tasted in recent years. - Wine Advocate #230, April 2017

94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot. Aged 18 months in barrel (60% new oak). Organic and biodynamic (Demeter) certification. Dark crimson hue. Beautifully fragrant with dark-fruit (blueberry) and floral notes. Long and linear with very fine tannins. Lots of drive and persistence. Complex and sincere. Poised and elegant. Everything at perfect pitch. (JL)

Dark purple. Very wild cocktail of aromas. Real lift and freshness. Racy and very distinctive. There is certainly full ripeness but a more delicate touch than most. Good length. Transparency and undertow. A way ahead? Drink 2026-2043. - jancisrobinson.com, April 2017

Deep crimson. Super-fragrant leafy black fruit with a touch of vanilla sweetness. This has a lovely combination of fruit purity and supple, deep, firm structure and enough freshness to take it to a long finish. Dry, very fine tannins. (JH)