2015 Le Dragon Qvintvs Saint Emilion
Château Quintus and the Domaine Clarence Dillon family group are honored to celebrate the 95th Academy Awards® and its nominees.Domaine Clarence Dillon is proud to be the official wine partner of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in 2023.
Tasting Notes
Le Dragon is the second wine of Château Quintus. The origin of the name comes from the statue of the dragon which dominates the magical terroir of Saint-Emilion, perched on the promontory where the estate is located.
Le Dragon has a beautiful vermilion colour. The nose is wonderfully fresh, with hints of cherry and raspberry. The ripeness of the fruit comes through wonderfully when the wine is swirled in the glass. It starts off quite smooth and soft on the palate, going on to reveal rich tannin that is well-integrated even at this early stage. The aftertaste is relatively long. It is also appetizing and gives every indication of fine balance.
The Climate
The year 2015 appears to be the warmest and sunniest, throughout our country, since the beginning of meteorological statistics. A long heat wave and dry period allowed to achieve excellent flowering conditions until the arrival, in August, of miraculous rains.This rain enabled the vines to maintain the necessary water reserves and to provide requisite nourishment for perfect ripeness. The harvest began in September under a clear blue sky. Thanks to this ideal weather, we were able to wait for optimum ripeness for each grape variety. All the conditions are there to allow 2015 to join the greatest vintages of Bordeaux.
About Domaine Clarence Dillon
Domaine Clarence Dillon is a family house, founded in 1935 by Clarence Dillon, perpetuating for four generations the tradition of a French way of life combining exceptional wines and high-end gastronomy.
Domaine Clarence Dillon brings together, within the same family company, some of the most prestigious wine estates on the planet: Château Haut-Brion (Premier Cru Classé in 1855), Château La Mission Haut-Brion (Cru Classé de Graves), Château Quintus (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru) and Clarendelle. The creation in 2005 of Clarence Dillon Wines, which has now become one of the most important Bordeaux wine merchants, and of “Clarendelle, Inspired by Haut-Brion”, the first high-end brand of Bordeaux wines, illustrates the visionary character and forerunner of the company.
Since 2015, Domaine Clarence Dillon has also had a Parisian residence, a veritable embassy of this French way of life so prized by Prince Robert of Luxembourg, representative of the fourth generation of the family. It houses the two-star gastronomic restaurant “Le Clarence” and “La Cave du Château”, a boutique of wines and spirits from the greatest French terroirs.
The success of Domaine Clarence Dillon is based on its respect for traditions, its values and its unique know-how acquired over the centuries as well as on an innovative vision which gives it all its modernity.
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Château Quintus and the Domaine Clarence Dillon family group are honored to celebrate the 95th Academy Awards® and its nominees.Domaine Clarence Dillon is proud to be the official wine partner of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in 2023.
Tasting Notes
Le Dragon is the second wine of Château Quintus. The origin of the name comes from the statue of the dragon which dominates the magical terroir of Saint-Emilion, perched on the promontory where the estate is located.
Le Dragon has a beautiful vermilion colour. The nose is wonderfully fresh, with hints of cherry and raspberry. The ripeness of the fruit comes through wonderfully when the wine is swirled in the glass. It starts off quite smooth and soft on the palate, going on to reveal rich tannin that is well-integrated even at this early stage. The aftertaste is relatively long. It is also appetizing and gives every indication of fine balance.
The Climate
The year 2015 appears to be the warmest and sunniest, throughout our country, since the beginning of meteorological statistics. A long heat wave and dry period allowed to achieve excellent flowering conditions until the arrival, in August, of miraculous rains.This rain enabled the vines to maintain the necessary water reserves and to provide requisite nourishment for perfect ripeness. The harvest began in September under a clear blue sky. Thanks to this ideal weather, we were able to wait for optimum ripeness for each grape variety. All the conditions are there to allow 2015 to join the greatest vintages of Bordeaux.
About Domaine Clarence Dillon
Domaine Clarence Dillon is a family house, founded in 1935 by Clarence Dillon, perpetuating for four generations the tradition of a French way of life combining exceptional wines and high-end gastronomy.
Domaine Clarence Dillon brings together, within the same family company, some of the most prestigious wine estates on the planet: Château Haut-Brion (Premier Cru Classé in 1855), Château La Mission Haut-Brion (Cru Classé de Graves), Château Quintus (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru) and Clarendelle. The creation in 2005 of Clarence Dillon Wines, which has now become one of the most important Bordeaux wine merchants, and of “Clarendelle, Inspired by Haut-Brion”, the first high-end brand of Bordeaux wines, illustrates the visionary character and forerunner of the company.
Since 2015, Domaine Clarence Dillon has also had a Parisian residence, a veritable embassy of this French way of life so prized by Prince Robert of Luxembourg, representative of the fourth generation of the family. It houses the two-star gastronomic restaurant “Le Clarence” and “La Cave du Château”, a boutique of wines and spirits from the greatest French terroirs.
The success of Domaine Clarence Dillon is based on its respect for traditions, its values and its unique know-how acquired over the centuries as well as on an innovative vision which gives it all its modernity.