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Château Quinault L'Enclos (OWC if 6 bts) 2016

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • 13.50% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

An extremely beautiful bottle of Quinault L’Enclos that can be savoured in its youth, but it also offers wonderful ageing potential. More info

Château Quinault L’Enclos showcases all the grandeur of the Saint-Émilion appellation with this wonderful wine, the result of blending Merlot (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Cabernet Franc (15%).
Intensely fruity and extremely expressive, the aromas in the glass begin with beautiful black fruits notes of blackberry and cherry before developing into spiced, peppery notes accompanied by delicate floral touches. On the palate, the wine is extremely precise. Smooth and rich, it is also ample, generous and balanced by a lively and dignified acidity. The finish seems never-ending, bringing the crisp fruit flavours along with it.
An extremely beautiful bottle of Quinault L’Enclos that can be savoured in its youth but also offers excellent ageing potential.

Château Quinault L'Enclos (OWC if 6 bts)serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Civet de sanglier, Epaule dagneau braisée, Filet de marcassin rôti.

Peak: Drink until 2040

  • Vintage score: 18/20
  • What the experts say...

    This was the first vintage that technical director Pierre-Olivier Clouet started to exclusively use 500-liter barrels for Quinault l'Enclos, decreasing the surface area to which the wines are exposed and, ultimately, the impact of the oak. The percentage of new oak is around 50%, and the blend is 68% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Quinault l'Enclos opens with expressive redcurrants, black raspberries and black cherries scents with savory suggestions of tapenade, dried herbs and tobacco plus a waft of cloves. Medium-bodied, the palate is fantastically bright and lively with loads of red fruit accents and a firm frame of grainy tannins, finishing on an earthy note. The Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown), 30/11/2018

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    Château Quinault L'Enclos (OWC if 6 bts)

    The wine

    Château Quinault L’Enclos showcases all the grandeur of the Saint-Émilion appellation with this wonderful wine, the result of blending Merlot (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) and Cabernet Franc (15%).
    Intensely fruity and extremely expressive, the aromas in the glass begin with beautiful black fruits notes of blackberry and cherry before developing into spiced, peppery notes accompanied by delicate floral touches. On the palate, the wine is extremely precise. Smooth and rich, it is also ample, generous and balanced by a lively and dignified acidity. The finish seems never-ending, bringing the crisp fruit flavours along with it.
    An extremely beautiful bottle of Quinault L’Enclos that can be savoured in its youth but also offers excellent ageing potential.

    Information about domain Château Quinault L'Enclos

    Château Quinault is in the heart of Libourne. The walled 12-hectare vineyard is planted in hot gravelly soil, which raises the temperature in the vineyard a few degrees, resulting in earlier ripening of the grapes. Restored by Doctor Alain Raynaud, these old vines have benefitted from very modern growing and vinification techniques.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Trade
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: Yes
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13.50 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
    • Producer/Owner: Albert Frère - Bernard Arnault
    • Vintage: 2016
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: Drink until 2040
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Size (in ha): 15
    • Volume: 50000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 70%Merlot, 15% Cabernet franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon 5%Malbec
    Château Quinault L'Enclos (OWC if 6 bts)
    Château Quinault L'Enclos (OWC if 6 bts)

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