Medium intensity plum colour, good density with a touch of grilled oak, well integrated and softly smoky, raspberry leaf, white pepper and redcurrant fruit through the palate. 35hl/h yield, 33% new oak. 90 points

The 2024 Le Dragon de Quintus opens with very pretty floral aromatics. Medium in body and gracious, the 2024 is quite attractive. Macerated cherry, cinnamon, rose petal and blood orange are very nicely delineated. The Dragon is perhaps on the lighter side, but its balance is impeccable. This is such an attractive wine. 91-93 points

The 2024 Le Dragon de Quintus presents tightly wound dark berry fruit intermixed with light marine scents on the nose. The palate offers a bit more flesh but still feels rather lean on the mid-palate, needing more weight and rondeur on the finish. However, there is freshness here, and I appreciate the peppery aftertaste. 88-90 points