Stories
2024 Vintage En Primeur
Rooted in solidarity
In 2024, the vineyard called for resilience and Château Quintus’ teams responded with unity.
Faced with a demanding season, the teams stood together, adapting with determination. Daily presence in the vines allowed swift decisions, close monitoring, and total commitment to every detail. The bond between vineyard and cellar was essential. It ensured that only ripe, healthy grapes reached the tanks during the harvest. Across the estate, each person brought their attention and their pride in a job well done. In the face of challenge, 2024 became a collective achievement—one that reflects the dedication of a team working as one.
Precision in every gesture
In 2024, precision guided every step in the vineyard and the cellar. Throughout the season, the teams at Château Quintus adapted their viticultural practices with care: early leaf-thinning, green harvesting before and after veraison, and adjustments in each plot to bring healthy grapes to full ripeness.
In the cellar, the same spirit guided each choice. Gentle pump-overs, constant tasting, shorter macerations—every decision was made in response to what the fruit revealed.
The result is a vintage shaped by experience and high standards. A true expression of the Saint-Emilion terroirs, carried by the expertise of the people behind it.
A future shaped by care
At Château Quintus, every gesture begins with respect—for the vine, for the land, and for the future.
In 2024, that commitment took on its full meaning. Grass cover between the rows ensured access to the vines despite the humidity. In the northern parcels, drainage made all the difference during the season.
In the vineyard, choices are made for today and to serve vintages to come. This long-term vision implies a pruning approach that respects sap flow, careful intra-plot selection, and a deep understanding of the terroir’s potential. 2024 is a vintage shaped by thoughtful stewardship, revealing what care and intention can accomplish.
Château Quintus
A lovely deep, garnet red hue. The first nose is concentrated and gives a sensation of complexity. Swirling reveals superb aromas of ripe fruit and spices. Scents of blackberry and blueberry jelly are charming. As soon as the wine enters, it fills the mouth. On the palate, the wine develops, complete, well-balanced and in continuity right up to the long, refreshing finish. This Quintus 2024 is proof that the terroir of this wine rose to the challenge in a year of challening weather conditions: the body and aromas are elegant. This is the hallmark of great wines.
Assemblage
77.2% Merlot, 22.8% Cabernet Franc
Degré d’alcool
13.1° (provisoire)
Barriques neuves
39%
Le Dragon de Quintus
A beautiful, deep ruby red colour. The first nose is quite reserved at this stage when maturation is just beginning, but it reveals itself to be quite mature. Swirling confirms this first impression: notes of blackberry, black cherry, raspberry jam emerge like an invitation to come and taste. The attack is soft and fruity; the tannins are silky, elegant and firm. The wine’s taste of red fruit jelly is incredible. Averagely long on the palate, this wine is already so delicious to drink. Dragon 2024 is a Dragon for pleasure!
Assemblage
78.5% Merlot, 21.5% Cabernet Franc
Degré d’alcool
13° (provisoire)
Barriques neuves
33%
