2019, Château Quintus, SAINT-ÉMILIONBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc. Deep, dark and fully flavoured, showing plum, prune and raisin. Tannins are gorgeous, but they are quite dominant, feeling ever so slightly coarse. Very good freshness with a chalky quality to it. A hint of cumin and cayenne spice towards the finish lots going on. An autumnal wine. 63. 5% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22. 5% Cabernet Franc. The 2019 Quintus has quite a high toned and

because has all the elements in place to ensure it does so gracefully

This is pared back and held back right now

Drinking Window: 2030 - 2060

Bramble black fruits on the nose with tiny hints of dark chocolate

Chinese spice

It's the detail that sets Testamatta apart - with the team going through the vineyard up to 8 times to ensure picking when ripe - from estate-owned plots across Tuscany where the vines range from 5 years old up to 80 years old from 400m to 600m altitude

suave wine that retains all this estate's signature elegance but in a slightly deeper-pitched and broader-shouldered format than the profound 2020

I like it's roguish charm with power and intention

A touch of wood on the finish but subtle and supportive

Yield of 22hl/ha

Dark but not black fruit

A subtle intensity where the power steals up on you through the palate - this is an excellent example of what Las Cases can deliver