2016 Chateau Quinault L'Enclos 6 Pack

94 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

93–95. Barrel Sample. The wine has 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, giving a fine black-currant flavor on top of the nice acidity. It's already a delicious wine, full of great fruit and gentle tannins. The vineyard, in the Right Bank town of Libourne, is definitely raising its game.

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby, purple reflections, delicate brightening on the rim. Ripe cherry and plum, a touch of nougat, some fig and candied orange peel. Juicy and elegant with cherry fruit, velvety tannins, good freshness and mineral. Has undergone a complete change of style from power to elegance.

93 POINTS

Falstaff

Intense ruby, purple reflections, subtle ochre brightening on the rim. Sweet, dark fruits of the forest, nuances of sweet cherry, a touch of nougat and delicate hints of blueberry and orange zest. Juicy, nuances of red fruit, fresh acidity, integrated tannins and a mineral-salty finish with a savoury edge. Already very approachable.

92 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

The redefinition of Quinault L'Enclos continues with this vintage. Great aromatics, lovely acidity, good persistency and a fresh mint finish giving striking tension that is balanced by silky tannins. A lovely wine, with plenty of Cabernet notes to reflect the gravel soils in the vineyard that have benefitted from careful attention over the last 10 years. Since 2015 this is 50% new oak, but all 500-litre barrels.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

A very fine bead of tannin runs through the entirety of this wine. Medium to full body, fresh acidity and a juicy finish. Polished. Straight and firm. Points: 92-93

92 POINTS

James Suckling

A juicy and very elegant Quinault, showing hazelnut, dark-berry and cedar character. Medium body, with a lovely, fine-tannin texture and a delicious finish. Drink after 2022.

91 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

This smooth wine is still lightly woody but has great fruit that will shine strongly over the next months. Juicy black-currant flavors are right up front, giving freshness to this attractive, fruity wine. It will be ready to drink from 2022.