1989 Château Durfort-Vivens

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 92 points

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  5/5/2019 - NewFrenchClaret Likes this wine: 92 Points

  A little bitter immediately after opening. I poured a little out and aired it in the bottle for a few minutes. Got the impression it wouldn't stand up to a decant. After the air it became thoroughly enjoyable.
  
  Reminiscent, in a lesser way, of Ch. Margaux in the same year. That same meaty intensity on the nose, coupled with a fresh, airy midpalate and a deep, concentrated finish. Perhaps just a little bitter, but that's a bit of a nitpick. I can count the number of '89s better than this on one hand.
  
  Drinking perfectly now, but will hold for a little longer. Would love to see what this is like with an hour in a decanter, but it's so rare in the USA I'll be lucky if I ever see another bottle.

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  6/28/2010 - JeremyQ wrote: 92 Points

  Took it along to dinner at Dylan Prime, no issue with the cork (unlike last time). Drinking younger than an 89. Had a double blind and most guesses at the table was early 2000 (ie. 01 or 03). Still decent fruit with secondary flavours of leather, a bit of cedar and a little bit of dustiness, a clue to its age. An excellent bottle

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  10/24/2009 - canan wrote:

  No real tasting notes taken but this wine is currently all about elegance and balance!!
  Very enjoyable right now and perfectly mature. Silky tannins and a perfect example of a perfectly aged Bdx.

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  2/20/2009 - JeremyQ wrote: 92 Points

  Took this to dinner with some friends at Whym (NYC - corkage was only $15). Waiter had a bit of problem getting the cork out - it broke up and they had to decant it.
  Initially a little muskiness but it soon blew away. Still showing signs of the typically Bordeaux nose of sour cherries though after 20yrs, not surprisingly it is muted - no heat or alcohol on the nose. Still nice colour.
  The taste, WOW ! Silky, velvety smooth - little tannins or alcohol. This is why I love aged Bordeauxs. Finish wasnt overly long but me and my friends really enjoyed it. Glad I have another bottle, am not going to keep beyond another year

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  5/10/2008 - isdblm@lsu.edu wrote: 92 Points

  Shared with L, 4/25/08--still outstanding--prominent cherries--though it may be turning the corner; would enjoy having more

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