2018 Château Quinault l’Enclos

Description

93   Jane Anson for Decanter
“This has intense aromatics and supple tannins. A little subdued at first, then the floral side begins to burgeon out of the glass. Supple and fresh, nuanced blue and red berry fruits, with strength and precision. Harvest September 10 to October 2. A yield of 41hl/ha. Aged in 500l casks and larger 20hl foudres, 50% new oak. Drinking Window 2025 – 2040” (June 2020)

92   Neal Martin for Vinous
“The 2019 Quinault L’Enclos, which is aged 20% in foudres and 80% in demi-muids, has a refined, elegant bouquet of cranberry, wild strawberry and rose petal scents, plus a hint of orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied and firm, displaying gritty tannins, nice salinity and predominantly red fruit, with cassis emerging. The savory, dried-blood-tinged finish comes courtesy of the Cabernets. Very fine.” (2/2022)