The 2020 Dragon de Quintus is rich, plush, and expressive, showcasing ripe black fruit, spice, and a touch of oak. With its bold structure and silky texture, it's a warming, crowd-pleasing Saint-Émilion second wine with plenty of charm and intensity.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 92-93
Published: Jun 2, 2021

A soft, round red with blackberry, chocolate and hints of spice and cedar. it'smedium-bodied with silky tannins and a juicy finish. 

The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: Apr 6, 2023
Drink: 2023-2035

The 2020 Dragon de Quintus exhibits rich aromas of plums, cassis, dark berries and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy palate that's ample and enveloping, finishing with a slightly heady, kirsch-inflected finish that reflects its lofty alcoholic degree.

Decanter | D 89
Published: May 1, 2021
Drink: 2024-2036

A fleshy, powerful, black cherry and damson filled Dragon. The high alcohols are just about matched by the depth of fruit but it brings things to a slightly abrupt finish, with an emphasis on some bitter grilled cumin spice. The harvest began on 11th September for the Merlot grapes and on 23rd September for the Cabernet Franc.

Chateau-quintus.com

Le Dragon de Quintus is the second wine of Château Quintus. The name originates from the dragon statue that towers above the magical terroir of Saint-Emilion, perched high upon the promontory, where the estate is located.

2020 Tasting notes
A beautiful dark, purple colour.
The wine presents a powerful, fruity first nose, whereas after swirling woody,
vanilla-scented hints mingle with aromas of ripe black fruit.
A spicy note follows and gives lovely complexity. The first taste is supple and silky, then the wine progresses on a delicate, tightly-knit texture of tannin.
The sensation of fleshiness persists, flavours of fruit combine with woody notes and make the wine very charming.
Without being as concentrated as its elder brother, this Dragon is particularly delicious and pleasant.

The weather
Winter 2019/2020 is mild and wet. The vine’s growth cycle begins very early (it is the earliest year after 1989). In Spring, constant rainfall encourages mildew to appear, so we are doubly attentive. Flowering is very early too and occurs as usual. From mid-June and until mid-August, an exceptionally hot, dry period sets in, during which we note three periods of heatwave. As a result, we decrease work carried out in the vineyard, especially leaf-thinning, to protect the wholeness of the grape bunches and to preserve aromatic freshness. From 11th August, steady rainfall enables the grape to perfect its ripeness. Temperatures are above seasonal averages, ideal for completing the ripening of all the red grape varieties, which entered our fermenting rooms in excellent health.

Harvest dates
From the 11th to the 25th of September

Blend
Merlot: 84.7%
Cabernet Franc: 15.3%

New barrels
32.9%

Alcohol content
15.2%