Chateau Quintus 2015

The power and precision of a Saint-Émilion wine

The estate

Château Quintus was born from the union of the terroirs of Château Tertre Daugay and Château L’Arrosée, acquired by the family-owned company Domaine Clarence Dillon in 2011 and 2013, respectively. The Château Quintus is thus the fifth estate of the Domaine Clarence Dillon group, alongside Châteaux Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. The estate takes its name from the Gallo-Roman tradition of naming one’s fifth child Quintus.

The vineyard

The 28-hectare vineyard of this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru owes its uniqueness to its mosaic of terroirs. The vines, averaging 30 years old, are planted on the plateau on a succession of south-facing limestone strata, as well as on clay-limestone soils and gravel exposed to the south in the northern part of the estate.

The vintage

The year 2015 was exceptional for the Bordeaux vineyards. Characterized by optimal weather conditions – a very hot and sunny year – it provided ideal conditions for viticulture. A heatwave followed by life-saving rains in August allowed the vines to produce grapes at perfect ripeness. A sunny September facilitated calm harvests. These favorable climatic circumstances led winemakers to consider 2015 an exceptional vintage, potentially ranked among the greatest Bordeaux vintages.

Blend

Merlot (76%) and Cabernet Franc (24%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Quintus 2015

Tasting

Color
Superb dark garnet-red color.

Nose
The nre reveals a beautiful tapestry of red and black fruits.

Palate
A soft, creamy attack precedes a palate of refined tannins stretching to a persistent and expressive finish.