Dragon Quintus St Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dragon Quintus
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 86%, Cabernet Franc 14%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 91–93, Vinous 89, James Suckling 94, Wine Spectator 90, The Wine Independent 91

Tasting Note
Dark ruby with ripe blackberries, blackcurrant and plum, with discreet oak, spice and graphite. Elegant entry, becoming full-bodied with concentrated, finely grained tannins and a long, fruity, slightly peppery finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef steak, osso buco and aged hard cheeses; Asian pairings include Indian lamb curry, Chinese braised beef, Peking duck and Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Hand-harvested (19 Sept–9 Oct 2019); fermented in temperature-controlled vats and matured 18 months in 33.5% new French oak barrels; blended and bottled April 2020.

Vineyard Info
Château Quintus sits on the Saint-Émilion plateau and is part of Domaine Clarence Dillon’s portfolio. The estate was modernized in the 2010s and produces the grand vin Château Quintus and its second wine, Le Dragon de Quintus.