Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ch. Quintus |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gc |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15% |
Grape(s): | Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 30% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 94; Decanter 94; Neal Martin (Vinous) 94; Jancis Robinson 17/20
Tasting Note
Deep garnet; ripe blackberries, plum and cassis with notes of lavender, star anise, graphite and discreet cedar. Silky attack, plush mid-palate, bright freshness and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye or beef bourguignon; game and aged hard cheeses. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ or rich Sichuan beef and red-braised pork.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcel selection; traditional fermentation with temperature control, malolactic in barrels; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (35% new); bottled May 2018.
Vineyard Info
Owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon (acquired 2011, renamed from Tertre Daugay). Estate on the Saint-Émilion plateau, managed with high-selection viticulture and modern winemaking practices.