Dragon Quintus St Emilion Grand Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dragon Quintus
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.2%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (84.7%), Cabernet Franc (15.3%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker/Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 90–92 pts for 2020; James Suckling ~92–93 (merchant listings); other reviewers 90–92

Tasting Note
Deep purple; ripe black fruits (plum, kirsch), vanilla and spice; supple, silky palate with tightly knit but soft tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle extraction/temperature-controlled fermentation; aged in French oak barrels (32.9% new) for approximately 12–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Château Quintus (part of Domaine Clarence Dillon) — 28 ha on a limestone promontory; noted for biodiversity, HVE and ISO14001 certification. Le Dragon is the estate’s second wine.