Château Quintus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2013

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

par Neal Martin le 28/10/2016

The 2013 Château Quintus is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It has a fragrant bouquet, the Merlot expressive and offering crushed strawberry and cranberry aromas, just a touch of licorice in the background. While it is not an intense Saint Emilion, it is well defined and conveys a sense of charm. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus-fresh opening, slightly chalky tannin, knitted together by a keen thread of acidity and an attractive, vibrant finish. This is a pleasurable, fresh and lively Saint Emilion to enjoy over the next 4-6 years.

Wine Spectator

89 / 100

le 31/03/2016

Jamessuckling.com

91 / 100

par James Suckling le 15/02/2016

Very refined and silky with currants, cedar and chocolate. Perfumed and refined. Tangy acidity. Hints of bark, tobacco and earth. Savory finish. Drink now.

Wine Advocate

86-88 / 100

par Robert Parker le 29/08/2014

The grand vin, the 2013 Quintus, which is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, has a dark ruby/plum color and an attractive nose of licorice, Christmas fruitcake, tobacco leaf and red and black currants. It is well-made, somewhat compact and narrowly constructed, but pleasant and best drunk during its first 7-8 years.

This property was purchased by the owners of Haut-Brion and La Mission-Haut-Brion, along with their acquisition of nearby L’Arrosee. The estate used to be called Tertre Daugay, but now has been renamed Quintus.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

86-89 / 100

par Stephen Tanzer le 16/05/2014

(80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc): Medium red. Vinous aromas of floral red cherry, redcurrant and tobacco. The red cherry and berry flavors possess enough flesh and fat to buffer the wine's structure, but this wine is nonetheless tight as nails today owing to its impression of high acidity. Finishes juicy and persistent, with no easy sweetness. About 15% of L'Arrosée (the latest acquisition by Domaines Clarence Dillon, owners of Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion) went into Quintus (and another 15% into Le Dragon de Quintus, the second wine).

matthewjukes.com

17,5 / 20

par Matthew Jukes le 23/04/2014

(80 Merlot, 20 Cabernet Franc) A plush nose, with stunning density, is followed but a controlled delivery of power and fruit. Nothing is forced or urgent. The whole package is long, smooth and even and there is a gradual crescendo of flavour throughout. Very careful use of oak, too. I even prefer this to the 2012 because it is so honed and elegant.

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

par Richard Hemmings le 22/04/2014

80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Swish smoky oak on the nose, bright fruit and convincing structure – firm tannins, medium body and persistent length. This has sufficient body, which is so often missing from 2013. Modern, ripe, satisfying.

Decanter.com

16,5 / 20

par Steven Spurrier le 15/04/2014

Now a composite of (formerly) Tertre Daugay and l'Arrosée - but only 15% of the latter used in the blend. Classic, discreet. Polished texture and fine tannins. Plays to the fruit

My Bettane + Desseauve

15,5-16 / 20

le 15/04/2014

Nez net, ensemble assez riche, mais moins équilibré que les pessac-léognan des vignobles Dillon. On aurait souhaité un peu plus de chair au départ. Tannin ferme, mais racé.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

par Neal Martin le 15/04/2014

Now part of the Domaine Clarence Dillon portfolio (Haut-Brion, La Mission inter alia) the Quintus now included the vineyard of Château l'Arrosée since its acquisition in October 2013. That means they have a considerable 28-hectares of prime Right Bank "dirt". The nose definitely possesses more fruit concentration than the second wine offering vanilla-infused red and black fruit that is quite glossy and generous. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant, slightly chewy entry, a fine bead of acidity with a slightly pinched by focused finish. Tasted twice with consistent notes, this is a fine Quintus, although there will surely be greater wines in more benevolent vintages.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

par James Molesworth le 03/04/2014

Ripe and pure, with a lovely feel to the plum, red currant and cherry fruit. The finish is long and harmonious already, featuring lingering chalk and bergamot notes. Features a pleasant tug of terroir at the very end. This looks to be the best vintage yet for this wine. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Tasted non-blind. —J.M.