Le Dragon de Quintus Grand Cru 2020

Le Dragon de Quintus Grand Cru Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France, 2020  

Grapes: 84.7% Merlot and 15.3% Cabernet Franc, 28ha vineyard on clay/limestone soil, hand picked, aged 12-18 months in French oak barrels (33% new)

Three St Emilion properties were puchased, and subsequently merged, by Domaine Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion) to form Chateau Quintus. "Le Dragon" is the second label of Chateau Quintus.

Producer Note:

A beautiful dark, purple colour. The wine presents a powerful, fruity first nose, whereas after swirling woody, vanilla-scented hints mingle with aromas of ripe black fruit. A spicy note follows and gives lovely complexity. The first taste is supple and silky, then the wine progresses on a delicate, tightly-knit texture of tannin. The sensation of fleshiness persists, flavours of fruit combine with woody notes and make the wine very charming. Without being as concentrated as its elder brother, this Dragon is particularly delicious and pleasant.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Opening with flowers, black cherries, black raspberries, plums and dark chocolate, the wine quickly moves to its core of soft, plush, dark red fruits. Fresh, silky and fruity, this is perfect to drink while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop"

91/100 points, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, May 2021

"The 2020 Dragon de Quintus exhibits rich aromas of plums, cassis, dark berries and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy palate that's ample and enveloping, finishing with a slightly heady, kirsch-inflected finish that reflects its lofty alcoholic degree."

90/100 points, William Kelley, WINE ADVOCATE, April 2021