Chateau Quintus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2011

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/2/2014

Its bigger sibling, the 2011 Quintus is a richer, broader, deeper wine displaying a similar character. Raspberry, cherry, lead pencil and mineral notes dominate this deep ruby/purple-colored 2011. Medium-bodied with sweet tannin and up-front appeal, it should drink well for a decade.

There are high expectations for this new project of the Domaines Clarence Dillon (formerly known as Tertre Daugay). It will be interesting to follow the evolution of these wines given the brilliance of the winemaking team at La Mission-Haut-Brion and Haut-Brion.

Jamessuckling.com

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/19/2014

Lovely berry and plum character with sweet tobacco, chocolate and leather. Full body and lightly chewy with just the right tension between tannins and fruit. Pretty finish with just a touch of wood at the end. Better in 2016.

Le Point

14 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/17/2012

Fruits noirs, épices, bouche ronde, fruitée, assez structuré, tendu, accrocheur. O= 2017 G= 12 ans

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

89-91 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe5/12/2012

(a 50/50 blend of merlot and cabernet franc): Inky-purple. Spicy, chocolatey aromas of cassis and plum. Enters chocolatey and sweet, then turns more austere and unyielding, though with bright flavors of blackberry and dark cherry throughout. The mounting tannins leave the palate a bit astringent, but the finish is long and juicy. This property, previously known as Chateau Tertre-Daugay, was bought by Haut-Brion's owners in late June of 2011.

Wine Advocate

90-93 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2012

An equal part blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it boasts a deep blue/purple color along with copious raspberry, spring flower and herb characteristics intermixed with hints of gun flint and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, surprisingly complex and silky smooth, it is ideal for drinking over the next 10-15 years. Formerly known as Tertre Daugay, this property was purchased by the Dillon family who also owns Chateau Haut-Brion and Chateau La Mission-Haut-Brion. The impressive 2011 is the first vintage the Dillons have controlled completely.

Wein Wisser

16 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2012

2015-2026

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2012

This blend of 50.5% Merlot and 49.5% Cabernet Franc will be aged in between 40% and 50% new oak and reached 13.9% alcohol. Licorice, earth, spice, floral and jammy black cherry are present in this soft, fresh, medium-bodied wine that ends with fresh red berries and minerality. 90-91 Pts

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/27/2012

A blend of 50.5% Merlot and 49.5% Cabernet Franc (although the latter represents one-third of the plantings.) There are only about 17,000 bottles of the Grand Vin. It displays fine intensity on the nose with ripe black cherries, cassis and a touch of dark plum, the Cabernet Franc taking time to emerge from under the aromatic carapace of the Merlot. The palate has a sweet opening with saturated tannins, crisp acidity, the Merlot again quite powerful and sinewy with a long sweet tail on the finish that is just slightly attenuated. I would like to see more expression of the Cabernet Franc, although perhaps that might come with time. Tasted April 2012

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/24/2012

Drink 2018-2026
Formerly Tertre Daugay, thus creating the fifth grand vin for Domaine Clarence Dillon, hence Quintus. 15 ha planted, of which two-thirds Merlot (started picking 12 September) and one-third Cabernet Franc (finished picking end September). This vintage is a 50/50 blend and only 28% went into Quintus, 28% in Dragon and the rest declassified. Deep black cherry crimson. Dark, rich and spicy. Very fresh, more marked acidity than the Dragon. Silky tannins. Not as much fruit as the Dragon, it seems. Longer though. Tight and lively and not at all dry. Good length too. The Dragon is biting at its heels. (JH) 13.9%

Wine Enthusiast

89-91 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/6/2012

This wine is ripe and juicy, with full, soft tannins, jammy fruit and sweet plum flavors. It shows the acidity of the year with final notes of tobacco and smoke. —R.V

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Couleur	Rouge
Appellation	Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Millesime	2011
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)
Degré d'alcool	14,0°

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Couleur	Rouge
Appellation	Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Millesime	2011
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)
Degré d'alcool	14,0°
Domaine	Domaine Clarence Dillon

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