Dragon de Quintus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2017

Wine Advocate

89

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/17/2020

A blend of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 le Dragon de Quintus is deep garnet-purple in color and prances out of the glass with exuberant boysenberries, mulberries and warm plums notes plus hints of cinnamon stick, cloves and aniseed with a waft of forest floor. Medium-bodied, the palate is wonderfully juicy, with an elegant structure of plush tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing on a restrained mineral note. Drinking Window : 2020 - 2030

Vinous

90

byAntonio Gallonithe3/11/2020

The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus is plump and racy in the glass, with lovely up-front dark fruit, spice, mocha and leather notes that give the wine so much immediacy and sheer allure. Élevage has done wonders for the 2017, which, from bottle, is richer and deeper than it was from barrel. The bold, ripe style of Quintus comes through nicely in this second wine.

Jamessuckling.com

93

byJames Sucklingthe1/13/2020

Crushed blackberries and violets with raspberries and shitake mushrooms. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a chocolate, hazelnut and berry aftertaste. Extremely well-done second wine. Better after 2022.

Decanter.com

89

byJames Lawther MWthe11/6/2019

Like the 2017 grand vin, this is lighter bodied and more forward. It is attractively fruity on the nose and is gentle, round and juicy with a fine tannic frame. Classic in style, balanced and refreshing.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2028

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

The entry-level 2017 Château Quintus Le Dragon de Quintus is comprised of 87% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. Its deep purple color is followed a youthful, pure, elegant wine that has tons of jammy Merlot fruit, lots of minerality, juicy acidity, and a fresh, clean, structured personality.

matthewjukes.com

17

byMatthew Jukesthe5/22/2018

This is a sumptuous Dragon with lovely bold fruit and little astringency. The oak is very much in the background providing some detail and savoury touches, but the main game is the delicious, plummy core.

Vinous

87-89

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus is laced with bright red stone fruit, mocha, espresso and floral notes. Pliant and silky, the second wine of Quintus should drink well with minimal cellaring. I find the 2017 a touch slender, but otherwise nicely done.

Jancis Robinson

16

byJancis Robinsonthe5/15/2018

Intensely fruity, lots of freshness and very smooth tannins.

The Wine Cellar Insider

87-89

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

Medium bodied, soft, forward and charming with sweet, red cherry fruits, this is elegance in a glass.

Vinous

84-86

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus has a simple, slightly rustic bouquet that needs more ripeness. This feels just a little green. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, simple blackberry and raspberry fruit with a slightly smudged finish.

Wine Advocate

88-90

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

Composed of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 le Dragon de Quintus is deep garnet-purple colored and scented of baked cherries, warm mulberries and blackberry pie with touches of bay leaves and fertile loam. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a lively backbone and ripe, grainy tannins defining the vibrant fruit, finishing with impressive length and an herbal lift.

Decanter.com

89

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

This is a perky wine with a fruit spectrum of black cherry and damson, joined by a vanilla tang. It's well structured with a fresh core for medium drinking. Harvest took place between 14-29 September, yielding 30hl/ha, and frost only affected the third wine from down on the sandier soils, not up on the plateau. There is no second generation fruit in this wine. 3,500 cases for Dragon and 2,500 cases for the grand vin.

Drinking Window 2023 - 2034

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,5

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Jamessuckling.com

89-80

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

A fresh and clean second wine of Quintus. Medium body, fine tannins and a precise finish. Easy and fine.