Le Dragon is the second wine of Château Quintus. The name originates from the dragon statue that overlooks the magical terroir of Saint-Émilion, perched on the promontory where the estate is located.
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP
Color: Red
Volume: 750ml
Grape Varieties: Merlot: 86% Cabernet Franc: 14%
Alcohol: 15%
Suggestion: Enjoy with a gizzard salad, a Jerusalem artichoke velouté with bacon, roast pigeon, duck breast, pork in a chanterelle sauce, lamprey à la bordelaise, tournedos Rossini, or other dishes, preferably the most flavorful.
Tasting Notes:
Beautiful dark red color. The initial nose is intense, fruity, and fresh. With aeration, the nose becomes more complex, revealing subtle oak mingling with very ripe black fruit. The wine enters the palate with a refined elegance, evolving into a fairly dense, medium-length tannic structure.
Serving temperature: 17-18°C
