Château Quintus 2012
Quintus offers a majestic 360° view over the Dordogne valley. Its north, west and south-facing plateau overlooks an incredible wealth of microclimates and clay-limestone terroirs, ideal for the finest expressions of the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. This year, the estate presented its 10th vintage to rave reviews. Château Quintus’ special environmental feature is its Mediterranean belt, a veritable reservoir of biodiversity.
| Typical blend | Cabernet Franc 11%, Merlot Noir 89 % |
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| Packaging | Wooden boxes of 12 |
| Color | Red |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% vol. |
| Closure type | Cork |
| Production | 1303 caisses de 12 bouteilles |
| Owner | Domaine Clarence Dillon |
Tasting notes
This is a tight wine, with a real tannic structure and good aromatic persistence. The wine is fruity, spicy and woody, which is normal for this wine at this stage of ageing. The attack is supple, evolving on ripe fruit with a freshness that could be described as mineral, very characteristic of this terroir. While 2011, our first vintage, was full of charm, with this 2012 we have produced a serious wine. This very small production augurs well for a great Saint-Emilion.
