2011 Quintus
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Tasted blind. Looks by far the most mature. Garnet with a pale rim. Some obvious sweetness on the nose. Light impact on the nose but with some attractive ingredients gradually unfurling themselves. Very dry finish. Very much a food wine. Arguably drying out a bit. (JR)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
Very complex nose, with tons of red fruit, plus notes of mint, laurier and finest bitter chocolate. But even that doesn’t quite prepare you for the wonderfully sensual way in which the wine glides over the palate. The fine tannins build beautifully at the very long and refined finish. A stunning wine for this vintage! Drink or hold. Château Quintus vertical tasting. SP.
Subdued, dark-fruited aroma. Firm, chewy but everything in place. Juicy fruit in a chewy but supple tannic framework. Lithe and waiting to be juicy. (JH)
About the producer
Ch. Quintus is the flagship Saint-Emilion estate of Domaine Clarence Dillon (owners of Ch. Haut-Brion and Ch. la Mission Haut-Brion). Following the purchase of Ch. Tertre Daugay in 2011 and Ch. l’Arrosée in 2013, the two were merged to form Ch. Quintus. The first vintage of the wine was 2011.