2021 Le Dragon de Quintus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The 2021 Le Dragon de Quintus is sourced from a collection of mid-slope parcels across the château's three main clusters of vineyards. It offers lovely depth and energy throughout. Dark-fleshed fruit, spice, leather and menthol are all laced together. This succulent, stylish Saint-Émilion is all charm. Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022

A fresh, fruity bouquet of dark wild berries, raspberries and cherries preface the 2022 Dragon de Quintus, a round, juicy and elegant wine that possesses a saline, calcareous and penetrating finish. It can be drunk any time over the next decade. It's a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.

Matured in 20% new oak, the 2021 Dragon de Quintus delivers aromas of sweet berries, cassis, warm spices, raw cocoa and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, lively and succulent, with a pretty core of fruit, powdery tannins and a sapid finish, it shows promise. This derives from Quintus's holdings at the foot of the slope.
William Kelley, April 2022

Tasted blind. Paler than most. Light and fruity and very distinctive. Not fighting the vintage. Some follow-through. Not very bordeaux but more fun to drink than most of its peers. (JR)