Description
Made from 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, the Dragon de Quintus 2020 is a beautiful dark purple colour in the glass. The nose is powerful, with aromas of ripe black fruits and hints of woody vanilla and spice. The palate is delicate with tightly knit tannins and a persistent fleshiness. A charming wine.
Perched high on a limestone promontory, Quintus offers a splendid 360-degree view across the Dordogne valley. Its plateau, with north, west and south-facing positions, overlooks an incredible abundance of micro-climates and limestone terroirs conducive to the finest expressions of the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. In 2021, Château Quintus became one of Saint-Emilion’s largest properties, now stretching across 45 hectares, including 42 hectares of vineyards. The addition of these renowned terroirs gives the winemaking team an even wider palette for creating their blends from the most stringent selection of grapes. The three estates that form Château Quintus figure among the oldest and most reputed growths of Saint-Emilion. All three were historically mentioned as “Premier Cru de Saint-Emilion” in the Féret Wine Guide, published between 1908 and 1949.
Food matches: Pairs well with lamb shoulder, Comté cheese or a sticky rack of ribs.