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Quinault l'Enclos 2015

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon

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Tasting Notes

A blend of 69% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 19% Cabernet Sauvignon aged exclusively in 500-liter barrels, 50% new, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Quinault l'Enclos opens with expressive black cherries, red currants and black raspberries notes with hints of baking spices, cigar box and bay leaves plus a waft of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with vibrant red and black fruits, supported by finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and spicy. 2020 - 2039

94
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (Interim Fe), February 2018

This is the best wine from here ever with very soft and round tannins. Polished and beautiful. Medium to full body, round and soft tannins and a long and flavorful finish. A gorgeous wine with excellent length and drinkability. Drink or hold.

93
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2018

Tasted blind. Mid crimson. Neat, fresh and rich on the nose. Luscious and polished with lots of juice. Attractive, spicy, fleshy drink in which the fruit triumphs over the tannin. Good wine for relatively early drinking. 14%
Drink 2023-2036

16.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, February 2019

A ripe, heady, blockbuster styled beauty, the 2015 Château Quinault l'Enclos (69% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) reveals a deep purple color as well as super ripe (but not overripe) notes of blackcurrants, Asian spices, cherries, and earth. With full-bodied richness, high, yet sweet tannin, and an incredible texture that seemed to improve every time I came back to the glass, it’s already beautifully but will keep for 15-20 years. 2018 - 2038

95
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, November 2017

Ripe on the nose the palate has sweetness and depth dark chocolate under the rich fruit. Polished with fine tannins the richness at the back is balanced by underlying freshness the finish has length and elegance. 2022-33

91/94
Derek Smedley MW, DerekSmedleyMW.co.uk, April 2016

The best vintage yet under LVMH’s ownership, 2015 is marked by the high percentage of
Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, giving the wine energy, perfume and structure. Aromatic,
leafy and well balanced with grassy freshness and well-integrated oak. Drink: 2022-30

94
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2016

The nose is dark, full and dry and the palate follows this theme, but it never gets out of hand. Not perhaps as complex
as I would like, and rather short, having said this it is fresh and bright, reflecting its cool September. It is rather more
refreshing than the warmer 2009 and more reflective of the 2010, but not quite as complex.

17
Matthew Jukes, Matthew Jukes' Blog, April 2016
Read more tasting notes...

The 2015 Quinault L'Enclos includes Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 2009, representing 19% of the total blend, 12% Cabernet Franc and 69% Merlot. They now use larger 500-liter barrels, new oak but larger in size to work on the volume of the mid-palate. Aged in 50% new wood, it has a tightly wound, pure bouquet with intriguing graphite and cedar notes infusing the red berry and cassis fruit, perhaps a little Left Bank in style compared to other vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, extremely well defined, a slightly graininess in texture with that graphite element defining the finish. There is great length here, an extremely fine Quinault L'Enclos that will give a lot of pleasure with just 4-5 years in bottle. Drink 2020-2040

91/93
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (224), April 2016

A purity and balance to this year with mineral, lavender and licorice character. Full body yet balanced and super silky. Bright and precise. Best ever.

93/94
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, March 2016

Very gentle tannins. Really perfumed. Very sweet on the palate. Very different from the old days.
Drink 2023-2030

17
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2016
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