Château Quintus 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Château Quintus 2024

Tasting

Color
The color shows a deep garnet red, both dense and bright, highlighting the wine’s concentration.

Nose
The nose is intense and rich, revealing a beautiful complexity from the first moments. On aeration, seductive aromas of ripe black fruits, such as blackberry and blueberry, mingle with refined spicy notes.

Palate
The attack is full, immediate, and envelops the palate with elegance. The palate builds with balance and precision, sustained by a refined structure and beautiful harmony. The finish, long and fresh, confirms the finesse of this Quintus 2024.

A great wine from Saint-Émilion combining power and elegance

The Estate

Château Quintus, located on a promontory of Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux, was acquired by Domaine Clarence Dillon in 2011. Formerly Château Tertre Daugay, the estate stretches over 16 hectares of varied terroirs, enriched by the acquisition of Château L'Arrosée in 2013. Château Quintus is the fifth acquisition of the Domaine Clarence Dillon group, joining the prestigious Châteaux Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion. Its name is inspired by the Gallo-Roman tradition of naming the fifth child Quintus.

The Vineyard

The vineyard of Château Quintus benefits from an exceptional position on a limestone promontory of Saint-Émilion. This privileged location offers an ideal exposure and perfect natural drainage conditions for the vines.

The Vintage

The year 2024 was marked by a wet winter and spring, leading to strong pressure from downy mildew, perfectly controlled thanks to rigorous vineyard management. Cover cropping, parcel restructuring, and precise cultural practices preserved the vines’ sanitary condition. Homogeneous flowering and green harvesting led to a balanced ripeness of the grapes. A sunny week in mid-September refined the concentration and aromas.

Winemaking and aging

Aging is carried out in French oak barrels, 39 % of which are new oak.

Blend

77.2 % Merlot and 22.8 % Cabernet Franc.