2011 Chateau Quintus St Emilion Grand Cru
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Tasted blind. Looks by far the most mature. Garnet with a pale rim. Some obvious sweetness on the nose. Light impact on the nose but with some attractive ingredients gradually unfurling themselves. Very dry finish. Very much a food wine. Arguably drying out a bit. (JR)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Very complex nose, with tons of red fruit, plus notes of mint, laurier and finest bitter chocolate. But even that doesn’t quite prepare you for the wonderfully sensual way in which the wine glides over the palate. The fine tannins build beautifully at the very long and refined finish. A stunning wine for this vintage! Drink or hold. Château Quintus vertical tasting. SP.
Subdued, dark-fruited aroma. Firm, chewy but everything in place. Juicy fruit in a chewy but supple tannic framework. Lithe and waiting to be juicy. (JH)