Le Dragon de Quintus - Château Quintus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2018

Decanter.com

90 / 100

byJane Ansonthe1/12/2021

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Le Dragon de Quintus has a flamboyant bouquet for a second wine with black plum, star anis and touches of menthol. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, gentle and caressing with fine acidity towards the finish that maybe just lacks the length of the 2016. Still this is nicely focused with a pleasant white pepper and bay leaf-tinged aftertaste.

Decanter.com

90 / 100

byJames Lawther MWthe11/6/2019

Barrel sample. Creamy, pure and expressive, the fruit and texture are impressive here. It's definitely in the mould of the grand vin, but with perhaps a little more sweetness on the mid-palate and just a glow of alcohol. The tannins are also a little lighter and grainier on the finish.
Drinking Window 2024 - 2033

Vinous

89-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/3/2019

The 2018 Le Dragon de Quintus is really quite lovely in 2018. Here, the higher percentage of Cabernet Franc (25%) gives a good bit of aromatic lift and energy that the wine clearly needs, as the 14.8% alcohol pushes the limit. Inky red/purplish berry fruit, spice, rose petal, mint, tobacco build in a decidedly exotic, flamboyant Saint-Émilion. It will be interesting to see what élevage brings.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Medium bodied, soft, silky, open and accessible with a sweet, cherry and red plum profile, this is perfect for ordering in a restaurant or just easy going pleasure.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

The 2018 le Dragon de Quintus is a blend of 75.2% Merlot and 24.8% Cabernet Franc, harvested from September 20 to October 8. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with vibrant kirsch, black raspberries and red and black plums scents, giving way to notions of cinnamon stick, violets and star anise plus a hint of camphor. Full-bodied and rich, with a beautiful velvety texture blanketing the vibrant fruit, it delivers a long, spicy finish. Impressive!

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

A little closed now, but shows very pretty fresh-fruit character of blackberries and black cherries that follow through to a medium to full body, polished and fine tannins and a bright finish. Purity of fruit.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

88 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Yvesbeck.wine

87-88 / 100

byYves Beckthe4/1/2019

75.2% Merlot, 24.8% Cabernet Franc
Pourpre violacé soutenu. Bouquet de bonne intensité, fruité et épicé. Caractère invitant. Au palais, le vin est juteux, fruité, équilibré et bien soutenu par ses tannins. Ces derniers sont encore légèrement anguleux mais ils sont bien intégrés. Finale fruitée et juteuse, agréablement rafraîchissante. 2022-2027

Decanter.com

89 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/1/2019

This feel like a rich expression of the plateau, powerfully textured with clear clay influence alongside the limestone. It has a creamy mid-palate with rippling tannins and tons of red fruits. The 2016 had a more closed, linear side while 2018 has more opulence. 3.76pH. 30% new oak for ageing. 70IPT.
Drinking Window 2025 - 2040