Château Quintus, St-Émilion, Grand Cru, Bordeaux, 2013

Now a composite of (formerly) Tertre Daugay and l'Arrosée - but only % of the latter used in the blend. Classic, discreet. Polished texture and fine tannins. Plays to the fruit.

The first vintage following the fusion of L’Arrosée with Tertre Daugay, but 2013 was a difficult year in the vineyard. The yield fell to 23.8hl/ha. This wine has a lighter body and weight with some sweetness on the mid-palate but a drying finish. There is a wisp of elegant red fruit yet the oak still dominates. For early drinking.