{"product_id":"chateau-quintus-2015","title":"Chateau Quintus 2015","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau Quintus 2015 is a red wine from France, produced in the Bordeaux region and the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé appellation. The estate is owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon, the family behind the First Growth Château Haut-Brion, and benefits from the expertise of their winemaking team. The 2015 vintage is part of a string of critically acclaimed years for the estate, recognized for its density, aromatic purity, and great potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine has a deep garnet-purple or deep, almost inky colour. The aromatic profile is noted for its complexity and vibrancy, featuring notes of black and red cherries, stewed plums, and mulberries, lifted by exotic spice. Hints of dark chocolate, cinnamon stick, licorice, and fragrant earth add depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody and Palate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and richly fruited, with an abundance of black fruit flavors. The wine shows tremendous richness on the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The texture is smooth, dense, and velvety, supported by fine-grained, firm tannins. Critics note its excellent balance and purity of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged in French oak barrels (35% new oak for the 2015 vintage).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.8%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal Drinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-term aging potential, typically from 2022 to 2045.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 is considered one of the estate's top-performing vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling - 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck - 95 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecanter (Jane Anson) - 93 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinous (Antonio Galloni) - 93 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rich and powerful Saint-Émilion pairs beautifully with all classic meat dishes. Suggested pairings include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoasted and braised meats, such as beef, veal, and lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuck and game dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 vintage in Saint-Émilion was celebrated as a modern classic. Favourable weather conditions throughout the year, especially a warm and dry summer, led to grapes with excellent phenolic maturity and high concentration. The resulting wines are marked by their richness, smooth tannins, and potential for long-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300650 - A.C. Wine Syndicate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139067281495,"sku":"136962","price":407.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Chateau-Quintus_c8df57b7-5c27-4f86-b702-2081758194fc.jpg?v=1778594257","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/chateau-quintus-2015","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}