Château Quintus 2015 - Saint Émilion Grand Cru
96/100
James Suckling
94+/100
Robert Parker
16/20
RVF
92/100
Decanter
“Made from a blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Quintus displays a fairly deep, nuanced garnet-purple color. The wine opens with aromas of cooked cherries, very ripe red currants, and crushed black plums, with hints of cigar box, violet, and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied, it boasts sumptuous, very fine-grained tannins and remains perfectly refreshing and elegant on the palate, with a seductive and nuanced flavor profile, culminating in a marvelous finish with length and depth.” (Wine Advocate 2018 - Robert Parker) Saint-Émilion Prestige! - Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding “Pickup Point” delivery method)
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Eye
Beautiful dark garnet-red color
Nose
Complex and rich, with aromas of red and black fruits, perfectly ripe
Palate
Supple, with a creamy texture, still slightly firm. Well-defined tannic structure. A long, lingering finish on a powerful, flavorful, and very elegant wine.
Serve
Serve in a carafe at 16–18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2019
Drink before
2025+
Food and Wine Pairings
Best enjoyed with, for example, eel in red wine or roasted quail
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The family-owned Clarence Dillon company (Château Haut-Brion) has combined the former Château Tertre-Daugay and its neighbor, Château L’Arrosée, into a single estate—totaling 28 hectares—with terroirs that rank among the best in Saint-Émilion due to their diverse soil types, ranging from limestone to clay-limestone. Since 2014, the wine has truly been able to hold its own against the classified growths, and its quality continues to rise. The wine displays firm yet smooth tannins, which have become more defined since the blend was increased to include up to 30% Cabernet Franc.
Decanter
Wine rated 92/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 94+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Made from a blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Quintus displays a fairly deep, nuanced garnet-purple color. The wine opens with aromas of cooked cherries, ripe red currants, and crushed black plums, with hints of cigar box, violet, and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied, it boasts sumptuous, very fine-grained tannins and remains perfectly refreshing and elegant on the palate, with a seductive and nuanced flavor profile that concludes beautifully, with length and depth.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 + Favorite (Very good wine)
Rated Estate (2019 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
With the 2015 vintage, Quintus reaches a new level of consistency and depth. Building on its remarkable tannins, the wine displays fruit that is both crisp and smooth. As it nears the end of its aging process, it develops beautiful, luxurious aromas of wood and leather (reminiscent of the interior of a British car...). The only drawback: its alcohol content remains quite pronounced.
About the estate:
Formerly Château Tertre-Daugay, it was renamed after its acquisition by Domaines Clarence Dillon (Haut-Brion) during the 2011 harvest. The estate expanded with the purchase of 13 hectares from Château l’Arrosée (which will no longer be produced) in October 2013. The technical teams at Haut-Brion, led by Jean-Philippe Delmas, are actively working to bring together the best plots from both vineyards. There are high expectations for this takeover of a historic Saint-Émilion cru. The second wine is named Le Dragon de Quintus, a reference to the statue that now overlooks the western part of Saint-Émilion from Tertre Daugay.
James Suckling
Wine rated 96/100