Château Durfort-Vivens - Vivens par Chateau Durfort-Vivens Margaux | French Red Wine

The rather mild, dry winter seemed likely to hinder the start of the growth cycle. However, even though the rainfall during the winter was only moderate, it was enough to provide sufficient reserves of water. A perfect dry, sunny spring resulted in fast, uniform flowering across all plots. The vineyard continued to benefit from sunny weather through to the onset of ripening. The setting of the fruit was also rapid and uniform. Scorching temperatures at the end of June and the beginning of July resulted in early water stress, which quickly led to the grapes changing colour and starting to ripen. A little rain arrived late in July at the perfect time, with just enough to avoid the vines development being checked and to start the grapes ripening in optimal conditions, with warm, sunny days and cool nights. These conditions continued throughout the late summer period, enabling us to take our time and harvest each plot as it reached perfect ripeness.