Le Dragon de Quintus, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017 Saint-Estphe

Le Dragon de Quintus, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2017 Saint-Estphe75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc. Aged 18 months in oak barrels, 30% new. Beautiful red colour with crimson highlights. The initial impression on the nose is fresh and pleasant, with red fruit aromas and subtle, delicate hints of vanilla and oak. This Dragon de Quintus is fresh, fruity and very enjoyable on the palate. The tannin is smooth and ripe, with perfect balance and a medium long finish. Domaine Clarence Dillon is a family company managed by the

The grapes come from vineyards located on the place called Mazoyeres

it is possible to have the ideal conditions for the vines to ripe at its best

the 18 hectares vineyard benefits from remarkable sun exposure

fermentation vats of medieval origin are now being used to ferment part of both our white and red wines

Chateau Cambon La Pelouse dates back to the 1700′s when it was founded by the Cambon family

the venture first undertaken by Tomàs Cusiné 25 years ago in an ancestral wine-making land

but of course that all changed with the acquisition of the 37 hectares

It's a solid effort in the oakier

since we do not use pesticides

with powdery tannins

to which a bitter almond note adds relevance and pleasure

and are from the corresponding year