Le Dragon De Quintus Rouge 2019 75cl

General Information

Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Owner: Domaine Clarence Dillon (Château Quintus)
Bottle size: 75 cl
Wine type: Red wine
Region: Bordeaux, France

Blend:
50% Merlot
50% Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2018 (alternative source)
Composition: 75.2% Merlot, 24.8% Cabernet Franc
Planting area: 15 to 28 hectares depending on the source
Average vine age: 30 years
Soil type: Limestone terraces, gravel slopes, clay-limestone
Aging: 40% new oak barrels, 60% at least one-year-old oak barrels

Vintage 2022 (additional information)
Blend: 81.6% Merlot, 12.1% Cabernet Franc, 6.3% Malbec
Harvest dates: September 7 to 28
Alcohol content: Approximately 15.7%
New oak barrels: Approximately 38%
Winemaking: Precise, seeking elegance, aromatic richness, and creaminess

Tasting
Appearance: Deep, ruby highlights
Nose: Intense aromas of ripe black fruits (cherry, blackberry), spicy and woody notes, with nuances of licorice and cocoa
Palate: Silky start, fine and smooth tannins, long and elegant finish with a spicy touch

Serving suggestions
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Food pairings: Red meat, dishes in sauce, aged cheeses
Owner and Estate

Château Quintus is owned by the Domaine Clarence Dillon family, which also owns the prestigious Châteaux Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. The estate covers approximately 42 hectares and brings together several emblematic Saint-Émilion terroirs, with expertise recognized for the quality of the wines produced
Le Dragon de Quintus is thus a wine born from rigorous expertise, combining the richness of the Bordeaux terroir with careful winemaking to offer an accessible and elegant grand cru.