2012 Quintus 6 Pack

93 POINTS

Tim Atkin MW

Is the increase in price since Quintus changed its name (from Tertre-Daugay) and ownership justified? The Haut-Brion team has certainly given it an extra dimension, producing a wine that is fine, floral and subtle with flavours of plum, red cherry and smoky oak, but there is better value elsewhere. Drink: 2020-28

93 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

The second release since the owners of Château Haut-Brion took over the property, this is very tannic and certainly extracted with its dark chocolate flavors. It's textured, dominated by Merlot and richly lush under the tough exterior. Drink from 2020

92 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

91–93. Barrel sample. A finely tannic wine, this is the second vintage release since Château Haut-Brion's owner took over and renamed the estate. The wine is darkly textured, very firm and concentrated with great Merlot character. The finish reveals delicious blackberry flavors.

91 POINTS

James Suckling

Very subtle and refined with blueberries, chocolate and hints of spices. Full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Very, very fine. Very, very delicious, too! Better in 2017.

Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

Bright, fresh, spicy red berries lead to a zippy, very fresh, spicy mouthful of red berries. 88-90 Pts

James Lawther MW - Decanter

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. Drinking Window 2019 - 2027

Jancis Robinson

89% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc. Own broad-shoulder bottle shape and heavy glass. Boo! Intense crimson; much deeper than the Dragon de Quintus. Really rather refined and sophisticated on the nose. Very youthful with the oak and fruit far from married but vigorous and gutsy – with this smooth overlay of a connection with a first growth. Finishes a little dry but lots of punch. Score: 16.5/NaN

Ian D'Agata - Vinous

Full ruby. High-pitched aromas of redcurrant, minty blackberry and flowers. Juicy and vinous, with harmonious acidity keeping the moderately concentrated flavors of blackcurrant and herbs fresh. The persistent finish features broad, building tannins that avoid dryness. A faint green edge at the back lowered my score.