Dragon de Quintus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2024
Château Quintus, a new icon on the Right Bank
Domaine Clarence Dillon purchased a superb Saint-Emilion estate in 2011, then a neighbouring property in 2013 and a third in 2021. These three exceptional vineyards now form a 45-hectare estate that produces one of Saint-Emilion's Grand Vin wines. The Gallo-Romans who planted the vineyards of Saint-Emilion used to name their fifth child Quintus (fifth). Domaine Clarence Dillon has therefore decided to pay tribute to its glorious ancestors by renaming the vineyard 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 2024 vintage
2024 was a challenging vintage that highlighted the importance of vine workers’ quick responsiveness and the means used to observe, analyse and take action with the greatest accuracy. This attentiveness at all times, made possible by the teams’ unfailing solidarity and skill, allows us to perceive great promise for this unique vintage.
Tasting notes
"A beautiful, deep ruby red colour. The first nose is quite reserved at this stage when maturation is just beginning, but it reveals itself to be quite mature. Swirling confirms this first impression: notes of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry jam emerge like an invitation to come and taste. The attack is soft and fruity; the tannins are silky, elegant and firm. The wine’s taste of red fruit jelly is incredible. Averagely long on the palate, this wine is already so delicious to drink. Dragon 2024 is a Dragon for pleasure!"