Château Quintus
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Château Quintus is a winegrowing estate in Saint-Émilion, renowned for its limestone promontory and biodiversity. It produces a Grand Vin and a second wine, Dragon de Quintus. Estate visits and tastings are available.
Identity
Château Quintus is a winegrowing estate located in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde department.
History and philosophy
Château Quintus bears the name of its flagship cuvée, created in 2014.
Appellations
Château Quintus produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Flagship wines
Château Quintus is the estate's Grand Vin. A second wine, Dragon de Quintus, is also crafted.
Practical information
Château Quintus is located at No 1, Larose, 33330 Saint-Émilion. For all enquiries, the estate can be contacted on +33557246944. Tours and tastings are offered to explore the vineyard, discover its terroirs and biodiversity, gain insight into the art of the blend, and conclude with a guided tasting.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Château Quintus located?
- Château Quintus is a winegrowing estate established in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde department.
- Which appellations are produced at Château Quintus?
- Château Quintus produces wines under the Saint-Émilion appellation, one of the prestigious wine designations of Bordeaux.
- Does Château Quintus offer tours and tastings?
- Yes, Château Quintus offers estate visits that include a walk through the vineyard, an exploration of the terroirs and biodiversity, an introduction to the art of the blend, and a tasting of their wines.
- What makes the terroir of Château Quintus unique?
- The terroir of Château Quintus is defined by a prominent limestone promontory, which shapes the soil profile of the vineyard. The estate also highlights a rich and carefully preserved biodiversity across its parcels.
The vineyard (terroir)
The Château Quintus vineyard is set on a limestone promontory, a terroir that imparts distinct characteristics to its wines. The estate places strong emphasis on biodiversity across its parcels. A survey carried out in 2020 revealed a remarkable richness of beneficial fauna and flora throughout the property, particularly within its Mediterranean belt, woodlands, and parkland, which serve as a true haven for biodiversity.
Vinification and ageing
Specific details regarding the vinification and ageing practices at Château Quintus are not detailed in the provided documents.
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Second wine
- Dragon de Quintus
Practical information
- Address
- No 1, Larose, 33330 Saint-Émilion, 33330
- Phone
- +33557246944
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Découverte du vignoble, exploration des terroirs, de la biodiversité, de l’art de l’assemblage, dégustation