Château Quintus 'Le Saint Emilion de Quintus' 2021
4.3
HK$198
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Saint-Émilion de Quintus 2021 comes from the Saint-Émilion appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, as the accessible estate wine of Château Quintus. The 2021 vintage in Saint-Émilion favored precision over sheer power: a cool, more challenging growing season preserved freshness and aromatic lift, giving wines with classic structure and strong value for money for drinkers who appreciate finesse. Quintus draws character from its remarkable limestone plateau and slopes, a prized Saint-Émilion terroir that helps balance ripe Merlot-led fruit with tension, mineral drive, and a more restrained, elegant profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine shows fragrant notes of black cherry, plum, blackberry, and cassis, layered with violet, a touch of dark raspberry, and discreet hints of cedar, cocoa, and spice. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied with polished tannins, lively acidity, and a supple texture that carries dark fruit and subtle savory graphite toward a clean, composed finish. Its balance makes it versatile at the table: try it with roast lamb with herbs, duck breast with a red-wine reduction, or mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Château Quintus is part of Domaine Clarence Dillon, the family company behind Château Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, and the estate represents that group’s serious long-term commitment to Saint-Émilion. The property was renamed Quintus after its acquisition, marking a new identity rooted in precision, elegance, and site expression. Vineyard work is rigorous and parcel-focused, with harvesting and selection adapted to the character of each plot, while élevage is handled with the same measured philosophy—seeking refinement rather than excess. That combination of distinguished ownership, exceptional limestone terroir, and disciplined winemaking makes Quintus one of the more compelling modern names in Saint-Émilion.