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Quinault l'Enclos 2011

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

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Tasting Notes

Somewhat 2008-ish in style with high acidity, medium body and a vibrant, berry fruitiness, the dark ruby/purple-colored 2011 is fragrant and attractive, but it would benefit from more flesh and substance on the mid-palate. It should keep for a decade.

87/89
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (200), April 2012

A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and the third year in organic production, picked between 8th and 27th September, the Quinault l'Enclos has a clean, precise bouquet with crisp raspberry and cranberry fruit with tangible underlying minerality, the oak in synch with the fruit. The palate is tensile and taut, not a great depth of fruit but fresh and citrusy. The finish is just a little attenuated but I think Pierre Lurton has resisted temptation to eke too much from a vineyard, which they are still working hard to reconstitute. Tasted April 2012

86/88
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, April 2012

This is really well made with super fine tannins and pretty fruit with blueberry and mineral. Fresh finish. Solid and polished. The land is now biodynamic. Same owners as Cheval Blanc. Close to quality of 2010.

90/91
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2012

A striking début for this Cheval Blanc-managed property, this is harmonious winemaking from Pierre Lurton's team. Chocolate and some Asian spices on the nose segue into a palate with well-rounded tannins, tangy acidity and sweet fruit. The oak needs time to integrate, but this is a wine with considerable promise. 8+ years.

92
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2012
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