Le Dragon de Château Quintus is the «little brother» of the Grand Cru Château Quintus from Saint-Émilion. But that doesn't tell the whole story, because Le Dragon de Quintus, dedicated to the dragon statue, guardian of Saint-Émilion, is in practice much more than that. Le Dragon de Quintus may be the winery’s “second” wine, but we can say with confidence that, in terms of quality, it is a wine that many winemakers would consider their flagship. Its finesse, complexity, and velvety tannins earned the 2019 vintage 94 points from James Suckling!
Behind Château Quintus stands the Clarence Dillon family, the same family that owns the legendary Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion! When an estate located in one of the finest terroirs of Saint-Émilion came onto the market, they decided it was time to invest on the Right Bank for the first time and create a Château worthy of their reputation. After adding new vineyards and investing in biodiversity and sustainability, Quintus is now considered one of the largest and finest estates in Saint-Émilion.
Le Dragon de Quintus 2019 is a blend of Merlot (86%) and Cabernet Franc (14%). The grapes come from the middle slopes of the estate, ensuring excellent ripeness, and are harvested by hand. After fermentation, the wine matures in French oak barrels (33% new) for 12-18 months, dressing the rich fruit with the delicate touch of oak.
Le Dragon de Quintus is a great Bordeaux at a price that allows you to buy one to enjoy now and another to set aside and follow its evolution over time. Don’t miss it!
