WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Beautiful dark red colour. Initially intense, fruity and refreshing, the nose gains complexity with aeration, revealing discreet hints of oak alongside very ripe black fruit aromas. Starts out fine and elegant on the palate, becoming full-bodied with relatively long and concentrated tannins, accompanied by fruity notes. This Dragon is definitely well-balanced and delicious.
TASTING NOTES:
This is really delicious, with ultra-fine tannins that spread across the palate and caress your mouth. It's medium-bodied with lovely, succulent blackcurrants and dark berries and just a hint of chocolate. Savory. Second wine of Quintus. Drinkable now in many ways, but better in 2027 and beyond.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
The 2022 Dragon de Quintus displays a perfumed yet elegant bouquet with aromas of spices, plums, cassis and dark berries, followed by a moderately weighted palate that is supple and juicy, with structured tannins but also a slight impression of alcohol on the finish. This is a blend of 81.6% Merlot, 12.1% Cabernet Franc and 6.3% Malbec.
- Wine Advocate, 92 pts.
Floral and nicely scented on the nose, milk chocolate and blackcurrants. Smooth and supple, a nice energy and sense of life to this, with brightness and vibrancy to the sweet strawberry and red cherry fruits also with bite that makes it appealing and moreish. Some tension, it keeps its frame but has a really appealing juice texture and fruitiness. Straight and lean with a heavy dose of spice but appealingly textured with concentrated fruit and underlying strength. Full on and a little bit toasted on the finish.
- Decanter, 91 pts.
