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.
Perched on a limestone outcrop 62 metres above sea level, Château Quintus offers a majestic 360° view over the Dordogne valley. Its plateau overlooks an incredible wealth of microclimates and clay-limestone terroirs, ideal for the finest expressions of the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. Château Quintus's special natural feature is its Mediterranean belt, a veritable reservoir of biodiversity. Its two-hectare park, with its many hedges, majestic holm oaks, low walls and embankments, is immediately attractive.
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 lovely deep, garnet red hue. The first nose is concentrated and gives a sensation of complexity. Swirling reveals superb aromas of ripe fruit and spices. Scents of blackberry and blueberry jelly are charming. As soon as the wine enters, it fills the mouth. On the palate, the wine develops, complete, well-balanced and in continuity right up to the long, refreshing finish.
This Quintus 2024 is proof that the terroir of this wine rose to the challenge in a year of challening weather conditions: the body and aromas are elegant. This is the hallmark of great wines."