Tasting Notes

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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 13 Jul 22
The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus is deep garnet in color. It charges out with bold notions of red and black plums, Morello cherries, and dried herbs, plus a touch of pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a firm, grainy texture and tons of freshness supporting the taut, crunchy fruit, finishing with a lively lift.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2035
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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Mar 20
The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus is plump and racy in the glass, with lovely up-front dark fruit, spice, mocha and leather notes that give the wine so much immediacy and sheer allure. Élevage has done wonders for the 2017, which, from bottle, is richer and deeper than it was from barrel. The bold, ripe style of Quintus comes through nicely in this second wine.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2029
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Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.