“Composed of 84.7% Merlot and 15.3% Cabernet Franc, while possessing an alcohol of 15.2%, the 2020 le Dragon de Quintus has a deep garnet-purple color and notions of plum preserves, kirsch, black raspberries and cinnamon toast, plus hints of mossy tree bark and incense. The full-bodied palate is jam-packed with juicy black and red berries, supported by soft tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and spicy.” 90-92 pts., Lisa Perrotti-Brown, robertparker.com
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2020 Le Dragon de Quintus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
£150 / Case£25 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 90-92
Composed of 84.7% Merlot and 15.3% Cabernet Franc, while possessing an alcohol of 15.2%, the 2020 le Dragon de Quintus has a deep garnet-purple color and notions of plum preserves, kirsch, black raspberries and cinnamon toast, plus hints of mossy tree bark and incense. The full-bodied palate is jam-packed with juicy black and red berries, supported by soft tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and spicy.
Anticipated maturity: 2023-2038
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