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%
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 96; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 94; Decanter 94; Neal Martin (Vinous) 94; Jancis Robinson 17/20