2017 Dragon de Quintus (St-Emilion)
Secondary Description
87% Merlot/13% Cabernet Franc. Harvest dates 14th-29th September.
Origin
St-Emilion, Right bank, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Merlot
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Classification
St-Emilion grands crus
Score
84-86 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, May 2018
16 points, Julia Harding, jancisrobinson.com, April 2018
88-90 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, robertparker.com, April 2018
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Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus has a simple, slightly rustic bouquet that needs more ripeness. This feels just a little green. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, simple blackberry and raspberry fruit with a slightly smudged finish. 84-86 points
Julia Harding
Not affected by the frost – hit only their third wine (St-Émilion de Quintus), for which the vines are lower down. 87% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc.
Dark purple, sweet, fragrant, nicely dusty with some vanilla sweetness. Intensely fruity, lots of freshness and very smooth tannins. Juicy and quite fleshy. Relatively simple but concentrated. 16 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Composed of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 le Dragon de Quintus is deep garnet-purple colored and scented of baked cherries, warm mulberries and blackberry pie with touches of bay leaves and fertile loam. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a lively backbone and ripe, grainy tannins defining the vibrant fruit, finishing with impressive length and an herbal lift. 88-90 points