Quintus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014

Vinous

91,5

par Neal Martin le 02/04/2024

The 2014 Quintus is very youthful on the nose, with vibrant, almost Médoc-like scents of brambly red berry fruit, cedar, smoke and just a touch of pencil shavings. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant, fine tannins, again, very Left Bank in style with a gentle grip on the finish. This could actually benefit from a few more months in bottle. It's quite bold in style, but it pulls it off (just). Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.

Decanter.com

90

par James Lawther MW le 06/11/2019

A good depth of fruit but the oak does sit in on the nose and palate, leaving a charry edge. It's round and sweet with the tannins finely etched and the Cabernet Franc adding freshness on the finish. The yield was low, at 25hl/ha. It could be an interesting bottle if the oak finely integrates.
Drinking Window 2021 - 2030

Vinous

93

par Neal Martin le 28/03/2018

The 2014 Quintus has a concentrated nose with pure red cherries, raspberry and cranberry scents laced with smoke and wet stone. This is fragrant and very appealing. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, almost Burgundian in terms of purity. The oak is beautifully disguised and it is blessed with a wonderful, caressing lace-like finish that belies the persistence that comes through. This Quintus appears to have really blossomed over the last year. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92

par Jeb Dunnuck le 30/11/2017

Jamessuckling.com

94

par James Suckling le 16/02/2017

Very perfumed and beautiful with violet and lavender aromas. Pretty ripe fruit. Subtle. Medium to full body, extremely silky tannins and a savory aftertaste. Linear and racy. Drink in 2020.

Wine Spectator

91

par James Molesworth le 09/02/2017

A pure, focused style, with a core of plum and cassis notes caressed by light floral and tobacco accents. Ends with a chalky thread through the refined finish. Best from 2018 through 2026. 1,500 cases made.

Vinous

93

par Antonio Galloni le 06/02/2017

The 2014 Quintus has really come together nicely since I tasted it from barrel. Supple, pliant and wonderfully fleshy in the glass, this pretty wine possesses lovely richness and texture. Dark stone fruit, leather, spice and dried flowers infuse the creamy, expressive finish. The 2014 could be cellared for a few years to allow some of the youthful tannins to soften further, but it is quite expressive today. This is the first vintage of Quintus that incorporates fruit from both of the Dillon family's Saint-Émilion properties, formerly known as Tertre Daugay and L'Arrosée. The two adjacent sites are now being farmed as one. Among other things, this means fruit is harvested according to ripeness, rather than by estate. The blend is 69 % Merlot and 31 % Cabernet Franc. Tasted two times

Vinous

90-93

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2015

The 2014 Quintus presents lovely dark red cherry, stone fruits, spices, leather and tobacco all in an attractive, mid-weight style. Round and silky through to the finish, the 2014 fleshes out quite nicely, suggesting it will drink well early. The blend is 69% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Franc. Tasted two times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-91

par Jeff Leve le 05/05/2015

A medium-bodied wine, which is fresh and spicy with a hot, cherry pie character and a fresh, elegant black raspberry finish. The wine was produced from a blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc, reaching 14.45% alcohol. 90-91 Pts

Wine Advocate

90-92

par Neal Martin le 30/04/2015

The Château Quintus 2014 was picked between 29 September until 8 October and consists of 69% Merlot and 31% Cabernet Franc. It represents 23% of the the total crop that of course, now includes L’Arrosée (three hectares that were unclassified now used for a 3rd label.) It has a candied bouquet, clearly with much more fruit concentration than the deuxième vin: hints of licorice developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, supple tannin, soft and plush in the mouth, a generous Quintus in the making, one with a crowd-pleasing aspect to it without compromising on quality.

Asian Palate

90

par Jeannie Cho Lee MW le 20/04/2015

A well composed Quintus from a challenging vintage on the Right Bank for Merlot - this is 69% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. While this vintage is not that concentrated nor intense, there is plenty of refreshing red and black fruit with spices that make this wine attractive and balanced. Enjoy it after 2018.

Decanter.com

17,25

par James Lawther MW le 17/04/2015

Lots of Cabernet Franc this year (31%) - mainly from former Tertre Daugay. Merlot from former l'Arrosée also included. Big step up from the second wine. Dark fruit and spice notes. Classical and linear in style. Tannins very fine and long. Best yet from this new (2011) creation. Drink: 2020-2030 (90+)

Jancis Robinson

16,5

par Jancis Robinson le 13/04/2015

25% selection. 31% Cabernet Franc, 69% Merlot. Their fourth vintage and ‘our best ever’. Delmas admits they picked grapes 10 days too early in 2011. Spicy fruit and energy. Very polished tannins and lifted fruit. Pretty dry on the end. Bracing and spirited. A bit angular. Not that much depth or subtlety. But there is certainly polish!   14.5%Drink 2020-2030 (16.5+)

Jamessuckling.com

94-95

par James Suckling le 10/04/2015

First year that includes L’Arrssée and Quintus togehter. A wonderful balance and finesse to this wine. Full and refined with dark berries, wet earth and stones. Extremely long and lively. Muscular.

timatkin.com

94

par Tim Atkin MW le 07/04/2015

René Gabriel

17

par René Gabriel le 01/04/2015

Tiefes Purpur, mit aufhellenden, rubinen Reflexen. Wohlig duftendes, warmes Bouquet von reifen Pflaumen und frisch geröstetem Kaffee, wunderschön ausladend. Noch nie hat mich ein Quintus als Fassprobe derartig positiv angesprochen. Im Gaumen fest, im Extrakt verlangend, schöne blaue Beeren, im Nachklang und auf der Zunge zeigt er dann wieder seine fordernde, ja etwas strenge Charakteristik. Wird ein verlangenderWein bleiben. 17/20 2023 – 2037

Wine Enthusiast

92

par Roger Voss le 01/04/2015

91–93. Barrel Sample. This wine is rich and soft, showing ripe blackberry fruits. The tannins are firmly buried in the rich fruit flavors, with bright acidity and ripe fruit tones dominate the palate.   — R.V.  (4/2/2015)

Wine Spectator

91-94

par James Molesworth le 31/03/2015

Offers bright cassis and violet notes, with a pleasantly firm, chalky spine holding the finish. Shows solid length, with a good briary feel at the very end lending addedrange and contrast. Easily the best vintage since the acquisition.