98 James Suckling
Lovely nose of fresh plum, almond and vanilla. Both rich and firmly structured, the biscuit-like texture married to beautiful ripeness. And this dynamic drives the wine over the palate and off into the distance. So vibrant at the long, stony finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2024. Château Quintus vertical tasting. SP
19 Rene Gabriel
Kunz Fassprobe 17: Konzentriertes, komplexes, frisches, samtenes Bouquet, schwarze Beeren, Korinthen, fein Lakritze, Tabak, Minze, fein Eukalyptus. Konzentrierter, vielschichtiger, kraftvoller, aromatischer Gaumen mit kräftiger, süsser Frucht, viel feinem Tannin, dichtverwobener, samtener, fein muskulöser Struktur, vielfältiger, dichter, dunkler Aromatik, sehr langer, dichter, frischer Abgang.
97 Vinous
96 Wine Spectator
This goes for the gusto, with a deep and broad swath of well-roasted tobacco, espresso and loam out front. The core of dark currant and fig fruit will have to catch up, but this red has the energy and juicy drive to eventually do so. When it melds fully, this will be a smoky, alluring, tobacco-fueled wine. Best from 2024 through 2040. 8,333 cases made.
96 Wine Spectator
This goes for the gusto, with a deep and broad swath of well-roasted tobacco, espresso and loam out front. The core of dark currant and fig fruit will have to catch up, but this red has the energy and juicy drive to eventually do so. When it melds fully, this will be a smoky, alluring, tobacco-fueled wine. Best from 2024 through 2040. 8,333 cases made.