2019
Dragon
de Quintus
Tasting 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.
The weather
The winter of 2018-2019 was mild and dry. Cool temperatures in spring slowed down vine growth. Flowering took place in ideal conditions, without coulure (shot berries) nor millerandage (abnormal fruit set). Storm Miguel swept across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region on the 7th of June, although our grapes were fortunately spared. Heavy, regular rainfall was conducive to vegetative growth, leading the vines to develop an impressive leaf canopy. The rain came to a sudden halt on the 22nd of June, and a series of successive heatwaves ensued. July was the third hottest in history after 2006 and 2013, with temperatures reaching a record-breaking 42°C on the 23rd. Fortunately, rain fell on the 26th, followed by cool nights in August, propitious to the synthesis of anthocyanins. Véraison (colour change) was slow but uninterrupted. September was marked by fine, dry and sunny conditions, interspersed by welcome rainfall. Thanks to this ideal spell of weather, all the grape varieties were harvested at peak ripeness and at a leisurely pace.
A few figures
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Harvest dates
From 19 September to 9 October
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Blend
Merlot: 86%
Cabernet Franc: 14% -
New barrels
33.5%
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Alcohol content
15%
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Bottling date
April 15th, 16th and 17th 2020
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