Chateau Quintus - Le Dragon de Quintus 2023

James Suckling: "Cedar, tobacco and currant aromas and flavors. Medium body with fine, integrated tannins and a long finish. Lovely acidity to this. Citrus at the end. 71.6% merlot and 28.4% cabernet franc."

The Wine Cellar Insider: "Flowers, tobacco leaves, bay leaf, cherries, licorice, and cocoa fill the core of this medium-bodied, soft, fresh, and refined, red berry-filled wine with a savory edge. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. The wine blends 71.6% Merlot, and 28.4% Cabernet Franc, 14.1% ABV. Drink from 2026-2033."

Wine Advocate: "The 2023 Dragon de Quintus is a real success this year, revealing aromas of cassis, mulberries, dark wild berries and flowers. Moderately weighted and elegant, the wine on the palate is fleshy, round and seamless with a structuring, long finish. This is a blend of 71.6% Merlot and 28.4% Cabernet Franc."

Decanter: "Fragrant blackcurrant and bramble fruit, liquorice and cool mint, lively and clean nose. Quite expressive. Smooth and sharp, quite tangy, filled with bright strawberry juice and lots of chalky tannins give a wide, mouth-filling expression. It’s nicely balanced and tannins are well integrated. A touch of heat and spice on the finish. A touch austere with lots of liquorice and dark fruit but there’s good acidity too. Fruit is certainly ripe, crushed blackcurrants, plums and hints of strawberry. Good stuff with freshness on the long finish. Not layered, all in one line, but well defined. 12 months ageing, 25% new oak. 3.63pH."