Château Quintus, St-Émilion, Grand Cru, Bordeaux, 2012

Formerly Tertre-Daugay. Now in the hands of the Dillon family of Haut-Brion and unclassified. Savoury-chocolate nose. Meaty full and round. Broad Merlot (89%) expression but contained. Polished tannins.

There's more depth than in the 2013 grand vin, but it lacks true definition. Merlot provides sweetness and volume, and the oak adds a touch of char. The tannins have been handled well. The yield was generous, at 42.5hl/ha. Only ex-Tertre Daugay fruit has been used here.