Ch. Quintus St Emilion Gc 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch. Quintus
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (72.3%), Cabernet Franc (27.7%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critics: Jeb Dunnuck 96, James Suckling 95, Decanter 95, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 94–96 (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown), Vinous 92, Wine Spectator 92. Official tech sheet: blend 72. 3% Merlot/27. 7% Cabernet Franc, 15

Tasting Note
Deep purple; perfumed black and red fruit (plum, black cherry) with lavender, spice and cocoa. Plush, full-bodied palate, ripe well-knit tannins and a long, fragrant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef short ribs, Korean bulgogi, miso‑glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; destemmed and fermented in temperature‑controlled vats; matured ~18 months in oak (38% new barrels).

Vineyard Info
Owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon since 2011; estate expanded by acquisitions to ~45 ha. Quintus is the estate flagship with rigorous selection and modern vinification.