With a heritage stretching back to the 14th century, Château Durfort-Vivens stands as a pillar of the Médoc’s prestigious winemaking history. Originally a hunting lodge for the influential Durfort de Duras family, the estate evolved into a vineyard of distinction by the 17th century. Its reputation for quality was solidified early on, earning it a status equivalent to a Second Growth as far back as 1745—a ranking formally confirmed in the historic 1855 Classification. After passing through the hands of Scottish wine merchants and the owners of Château Margaux, the property was acquired in 1961 by the visionary Lucien Lurton. Today, his son Gonzague Lurton continues this storied legacy, combining centuries of tradition with a forward-thinking commitment to the purity and precision of the Margaux appellation.