Quintus Vintage:2016 and touches of glycerine and

and touches of glycerine and graphite that are well-defined but persistently broody

This highlysophisticated effort seems quite supple as the firm tannins are hidden by the abundant sap but make no mistake

Patience required

whereas the 2012 vintage is able to hide some of its ripeness within the general fleshiness and succulence of the fruit

Quintus Vintage:2016 and touches of glycerine andThe inaugural vintage of Chteau Quintus, with only ex Tertre Daugay fruit used. Leather, plum and spice aromatics are at the fore. The palate is round but with a fresh, chalky, terroir note, and there is a pebble sucking finish. It was early days but the wine is honest and pleasing. The oak is just about integrated. It's ready for drinking now.