COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Quintus
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Quintus 2019 is a red wine from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate is owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon, which also owns Châteaux Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. The name 'Quintus' is a nod to Gallo-Roman naming traditions, signifying the fifth child. The estate was formed through the integration of Château Tertre Daugay and Château L'Arrosée. The vineyard is characterized by a diverse range of terroirs, including limestone plateau, clay-limestone slopes, and gravelly soils, with vines averaging around 30 years in age, some reaching nearly 100 years old. The 2019 growing season experienced a mild winter, cool spring, July heatwaves, and a favorable September harvest.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€184
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Quintus' after the fifth child in Gallo-Roman families.
Fact 02
Born from the merger of Château Tertre Daugay and Château L'Arrosée.
Fact 03
The estate is part of the prestigious Domaine Clarence Dillon family.
Fact 04
Vine age averages around 30 years, with some parcels nearly a century old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Quintus involves meticulous grape selection during manual harvests, which took place from September 19th to October 9th in 2019. Fermentation occurs in a mix of stainless steel tanks and wooden vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for about 18 months, primarily in French oak barrels, with a portion of these being new (around 33.5% to 40%). This combination of techniques aims to develop the wine's structure, complexity, and balance.
