Dragon de Quintus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2022

Château Quintus, the new star of the right bank

First, Domaine Clarence Dillon purchased a superb property in Saint-Émilion in 2011, then another neighbouring one in 2013 and finally a third one in 2021. These three exceptional properties now form a wine estate of 45 hectares producing one of Saint-Émilion’s finest wines. The Gallo-Romans, creators of the vineyards of Saint-Emilion, used to name their 5th child "Quintus". So, Domaine Clarence Dillon has decided to pay tribute to its glorious predecessors by renaming this wine estate Château Quintus.

Le Dragon de Quintus is the second wine of the estate. The name originates from the dragon statue that towers above the magical terroir of Saint-Emilion, perched high upon the promontory, where the estate is located.

The 2022 vintage

With the recent expansion of the property, the 2022 vintage marks the first time that Château Quintus has managed the entire winemaking process, from pruning to winemaking. This year made it possible to fully embrace the abundant diversity of terroirs, bringing out their finest expression.

Jamessuckling.com

byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

This is really delicious, with ultra-fine tannins that spread across the palate and caress your mouth. It's medium-bodied with lovely, succulent blackcurrants and dark berries and just a hint of chocolate. Savory. Second wine of Quintus. Drinkable now in many ways, but better in 2027 and beyond.

Decanter.com

byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Floral and nicely scented on the nose, milk chocolate and blackcurrants. Smooth and supple, a nice energy and sense of life to this, with brightness and vibrancy to the sweet strawberry and red cherry fruits also with bite that makes it appealing and moreish. Some tension, it keeps its frame but has a really appealing juice texture and fruitiness. Straight and lean with a heavy dose of spice but appealingly textured with concentrated fruit and underlying strength. Full on and a little bit toasted on the finish.

Vinous

89-91

byNeal Martinthe5/17/2023

The 2022 Le Dragon de Quintus, which includes 6% Malbec (from the acquisition of Grand Pontet), has a floral bouquet with blackberry and blueberry fruit. It just needs to "stretch out" a bit. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, well balanced, off-dry in style with the 28% new oak neatly integrated. This should age well in bottle.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

byJane Ansonthe5/16/2023

Heavy spice, juicy black fruits, this is intense and concentrated, with a trace of heat, but plenty of personality. 3.65ph. 28% new oak. Harvest September 7 (their earliest to date) through to September 23. No external consultant. Now with the addition of Château Grand Pontet, great terroir just behind Beauséjour-Becot, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc dating back to 1945.

The Wine Independent

90-92

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/15/2023

A blend of 81.6% Merlot, 12.1% Cabernet Franc, and 6.3% Malbec, aging in 29.6% new oak, the 2022 Dragon de Quintus has a deep garnet-purple color. It charges out of the gates with powerful notions of plum pudding, fruitcake, and blueberry pie, plus wafts of Morello cherries, spice cake, and hoisin. The big, concentrated, full-on, full-bodied palate is packed with black fruit preserves and exotic spice accents, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with great length.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

Leafy herbs, tobacco, spice, and black cherries are easy to discern on nose, and the palate. Elegance and freshness are the key to the wines character, along with sweet, black cherries, cocoa, and a touch of spice in the silky, refined, finish. The wine blends 73% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec. Drink from 2025-2035.

Wine Advocate

90-92

byYohan Castaingthe4/28/2023

The 2022 Dragon de Quintus displays a perfumed yet elegant bouquet with aromas of spices, plums, cassis and dark berries, followed by a moderately weighted palate that is supple and juicy, with structured tannins but also a slight impression of alcohol on the finish. This is a blend of 81.6% Merlot, 12.1% Cabernet Franc and 6.3% Malbec.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

Very fine tannins with a brightness and freshness. Medium to full body. Vivid and crisp. Chocolate, walnut and berry at the end. 81.6% merlot, 12.1% cabernet franc and 6.3% malbec.

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Merlot 82 % Cabernet Franc 12 % Malbec 6 %
Appellation	Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Millesime	2022
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur

Rouge

Cépages

Merlot 82 %
Cabernet Franc 12 %
Malbec 6 %

Appellation

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Millesime

2022

Contenance

Bouteille (75 cl)

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