Le Dragon de Quintus Saint Emilon Grand Cru 2018

The 2016 Le Dragon de Quintus is Château Quintus’s second wine, crafted from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. It’s sourced from limestone and gravel soils on Saint-Émilion’s plateau, vinified with precise temperature control, and aged ~12 months in French oak (c.29% new).

Medium to deep garnet-purple. Intense blackberry preserves, wild blueberry, plums, complemented by sous-bois touches—new leather, menthol, pencil shavings, and pressed florals. Initially tight, it blossoms with aeration. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins. Rich black- and blue-fruit flavors are framed by white pepper, clove, menthol and mineral tones. The crisp finish offers spice and refined, grainy structure.