Discover one of Bordeaux’s most exclusive wine experiences with a private Grand Cru Classé day at Château Durfort-Vivens in the Margaux appellation, created uniquely for Ophorus guests.
This is a confidential, once‑in‑a‑lifetime tasting and lunch designed for international wine lovers who want to go far beyond a standard Bordeaux wine tour.
Your English‑speaking wine expert driver/guide picks you up in Bordeaux and drives you through the Médoc vineyards to Château Durfort-Vivens, a prestigious Second Grand Cru Classé estate with a long history of excellence.
At the château, you are welcomed for a fully private visit and seated in an intimate tasting room reserved just for your group.
The highlight of your experience is a rare vertical tasting of seven vintages of Château Durfort-Vivens spanning seven decades, hosted and commented by the owner of the estate.
Glass by glass, you travel through time, exploring how the Margaux terroir, vintages and winemaking choices shape the personality of this iconic Grand Cru Classé wine.
Your journey continues with a gastronomic lunch paired with a horizontal tasting of three sister estates: Château Durfort-Vivens, Château Ferrière and Château Haut-Bages Libéral.
This unique format allows you to compare different terroirs and styles, guided by an expert who helps you understand structure, balance and ageing potential, making the experience both highly enjoyable and deeply educational.
This private Grand Cru Classé experience is available exclusively through Ophorus and is not offered by any other wine tour company.
It is ideal for couples, families and small groups of discerning wine travellers looking for privileged access, rare bottles and a true insider’s introduction to Bordeaux’s left bank estates.
Private pick up and drop off in Bordeaux by English‑speaking driver/guide, expert in Bordeaux wines
Private round‑trip transfer by premium vehicle between Bordeaux and Château Durfort-Vivens
Exclusive Durfort-Vivens Signature Experience at the estate
Private vertical tasting of 7 vintages of Château Durfort-Vivens (Second Grand Cru Classé) hosted by the owner
Gastronomic lunch with horizontal tasting of Château Durfort-Vivens, Château Ferrière and Château Haut-Bages Libéral
Half‑day experience at the château (tasting and lunch, approximate duration)
Fully private experience for your party only, from 2 to 8 guests
