2016
Saint-Emilion
de Quintus
Tasting notes
Beautiful deep red colour with crimson highlights.
The bouquet features very ripe fruit with lovely spicy nuances.
Refined oak completes an aromatic profile that invariably
creates the desire to go ahead and take a sip.
The wine starts out very soft and pleasant on the palate, going
on to show concentration with rich tannin and no hardness.
Ripe fruit flavours are accompanied by good body and texture.
The aftertaste of this Saint-Emilion de Quintus is particularly attractive.
This wine shows just how successful the 2016 vintage
is in all parts of the Saint Emilion appellation.
The climate
Despite a winter and a spring marked by complicated climatic conditions – abundant rain and temperatures below seasonal averages – flowering took place with an almost miraculous homogeneity. The great drought of the summer ended with a rainy season in mid-September that was very beneficial for the end of the maturity cycle. In October, no rain came to disrupt our harvest. The freshness of the nights, combined with the warm days, allowed to develop wines rich in color but also fresh and fruity. Paradox or miracle of nature? We would rather think it is the combination of human effort and, in particular, once again, the exceptional terroir.
Some Technical Information
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Harvest dates
From the 3rd to the 20th of October
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Blend
Merlot: 61%
Cabernet Franc: 28%
Cabernet Sauvignon: 11% -
New barrels
12%
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Alcohol
15%
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Bottling date
On March 2nd 2018
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