Château Durfort-Vivens Le Plateau Margaux 2022

“This shows cassis, tamarind and clove-like spices as well as a touch of mint, bell peppers and herbs. Juicy with cool berry and cherry fruit, it’s crunchy and lightly chewy, turning dusty and long at the end. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink from 2027.”

“One of three cuvées in the 'parcels of Durfort-Vivens' range with Le Plateau epitomising the 'power and smoothness' of Margaux. A deep and brooding nose full of dark fruit and appealing floral scents. Juicy and lifted - bright acidity underpins grippy tannins with an intense cola, juicy blueberry and wet stone element that cleans the tongue and leaves a lingering minerality. Vibrant and punchy, this has a tang to the fruit and a lively overall character with persistence.”

“Delicious ink and rose petal waves through the opening, soft power, with crayon and graphite. Savoury Cabernet Sauvignon character, good Left Bank character, 70% new oak, 30% amphora.”