Le Dragon de Quintus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC

Le Dragon de Quintus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC

Château Quintus is the 5th child within the Domaine Clarence Dillon family of wines. Its name is a tribute to the Gallo-Romans, creators of Saint-Emilion’s vineyards, who had the custom of naming their fifth child Quintus.

Le Dragon de Quintus is the second wine of Château Quintus. The name originates from the dragon statue that towers above the magical terroir of Saint-Emilion, perched high upon the promontory, where the estate is located.

2012 is a truly fine vintage for early-ripening terroirs such as Saint-Emilion. The first word that comes to mind here is: harmonious. It will be ready to drink fairly young and should provide a great deal of pleasure.

For more info, visit Château Quintus website.

VARIETALS
79% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2012

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Dense, purple-red color.

NOSE
The nose is greeted by a variety of plums. As if that were not impressive enough, black cherry and vanilla also join in.

PALATE
The wine is attractive, very round, smooth and fresh, with red fruit, redcurrant and blueberry overtones.

AGEING
18 months in 40% new oak barrels.

PAIRING
This developed red works perfectly as a pairing wine for a variety of meat and game dishes, but it’s also a pleasure when enjoyed solo.

RATINGS

91pts

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4

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