Dragon de Quintus 2017

The intensity and freshness of a second wine from Saint-Émilion

The estate

Owned by Domaines Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion) since 2011, Château Quintus is one of the most outstanding challengers of Saint-Émilion. Thanks to an expert and committed team, this historic Cru now shines as one of the benchmarks on the Right Bank of the Bordeaux region with wines distinguished by their precision and structure, reflecting the identity of the finest clay-limestone terroirs.

The vineyard

The 28-hectare vineyard of this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru owes its uniqueness to its mosaic of terroirs. With an average age of 30 years, the vines are planted on the plateau across a succession of south-facing limestone strata, as well as on clay-limestone and gravel soils exposed to the south in the northern part of the estate.

The wine

The name of the Château’s Second Wine, Le Dragon de Quintus, was inspired by the estate’s location. A mythical creature, the Dragon symbolizes the ability to defend and protect while also being capable of perceiving danger from afar. It was this symbolism that inspired the name of the Château’s Second Wine. Le Dragon de Quintus is the protective emblem of this estate with its exceptional terroir.

Blend

Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Characteristics and Tasting Recommendations for Dragon de Quintus 2017

Tasting

Hailing from an atypical 'vigneron' vintage, Le Dragon de Quintus 2017 marks a superb achievement for the estate. Brightness and purity of fruit, freshness of aromas, Dragon de Quintus 2017 unfolds deliciously on the palate in a harmonious composition of softness, finely structured by tannins displaying perfect density and balance, while its well-controlled aging appears on the finish with elegant and discreet oak notes.