2022, Château Quintus, SAINT-ÉMILION, Grand CruBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc Quintus is the latest venture of the Dillon family owners of Chteau Haut Brion. This new 28 hectare estate was created following the purchase and amalgamation of Chteaux Tertre Daugay and L'Arrose in Saint Emilion vineyards close to Anglus. In 2022 it is 58. 5% Merlot, 41. 5% Cabernet Franc. The 2022 Quintus represents the first vintage with the full 42 hectares in production after the acquisition of Chteau Grand

truffles and tapenade with a waft of tilled black soil

delicious from the first sip

concluding with a pungently mineral finish

so fruity but also with a salinity on the finish that peaks the interest

Slightly high-toned and showy

peony and forest floor

A deep colour

framed by exquisitely ripe

ripe tannins and impressive tension to support the taut

framed by firm

The 2019 Pensées de Lafleur is composed and focused on the nose

It maintains momentum through the mid palate with a creamy texture and gourmet touches of liquorice root