Quintus Castle

A rich history

A vineyard with a long-standing reputation

Located on a limestone promontory overlooking the plateau ofSaint-EmilionIn place of the current property, there was supposedly a Roman oppidum, followed by a watchtower that overlooked the entire Saint-Émilion plateau. Between 1844 and 1848, this property was among the 14 most sought-after and expensive wines of Saint-Émilion. For over a century, in the reference work "Bordeaux et ses vins" by Cocks and Féret, the property was listed as a Premier Cru. Since its acquisition byClarence DillonThe entire team is working hard to restore the prestige of this exceptional terroir.

Great limestone terroir

From the top of its promontory

The limestone promontory, reaching an altitude of 62m, allows the teams toClarence Dillonto have a wide diversity of soils and exposures at its disposal. The grape varieties planted are typical of the properties ofSaint-Emilion, with a high concentration ofCabernet Franc, a grape variety particularly suited to the diversity of the estate's plots. The majority of the vines are positioned on the southern slope of the plateau, like many of the most renowned châteaux of Saint-Emilion.

A unique bottle

Inspiration Haut Brion

A bottle was specially designed and created for Quintus, inspired by old Château Haut-Brion bottles dating from the mid-19th century, such as the one recently discovered in a pirate cache on the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. Like their predecessors, these bottles feature an engraved medallion on the neck.

The second wine is a reference to Western myths, in which the dragon is presented as a highly intelligent being, generally the guardian of a priceless treasure and a protector endowed with formidable long-range vision. It is this symbol, rooted in the history of the estate, of guardian and protector of a magical terroir, observing the panorama that stretches as far as the eye can see, that they wished to share in the Château's second wine: Le Dragon de Quintus.