CHÂTEAU QUINTUS Grand Cru Saint Emilion 2019 vs PALEO Rosso Le Macchiole 2020

Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. PALEO Rosso Le Macchiole 2020 currently starts £1.45 lower.

AvailabilityIn stockIn stock
Best current price£114.95£113.50
Current stockists1 merchant1 merchant
StyleOtherOther
GrapeMerlot, Cab FrancCab Franc
CountryItaly
ABV15.5%14.5%
Size750ml750ml
Where to buy

CHÂTEAU QUINTUS Grand Cru Saint Emilion 2019

The 2019 Quintus, matured in 40% new oak, presents a fragrant, quite floral nose of black cherries, violet, incense and light orange pith scents; the oak is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fresh entry and blood-orange-infused black fruit. The Cabernet Franc imparts real spiciness toward a finish that lingers in the mouth. This will need a few years just to lose some of its youthful fieriness, but it should age well in bottle.

PALEO Rosso Le Macchiole 2020

One of Italy's best Cabernet Francs, the Le Macchiole 2020 Paleo is very dense and richly concentrated with a level of dark fruit that can only be chipped at and broken down by slow cellar aging. Paleo is always a wine for the long haul. The oak needs time to integrate and find focus. Even at this young stage, the quality of the tannins and the spot-on fruit ripeness is convincing. A note of sweet cherry, exotic spice and dark chocolate make for a long send-off.

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