2017 Quinault L'Enclos 6 Pack

94 POINTS

James Suckling

This shows beauty and balance for the vintage with delicious crushed-berry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. One of the best QEs in a long time. Drink after 2022.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

A firm and silky red with blackberry and chocolate character. Medium-to full-bodied, pretty and focused. A delicious young wine. Points: 92-93

91 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Bright savory and tobacco leaf notes jump to the fore, while the core of red and black currant preserves unwinds slowly. Fine chalky minerality harnesses everything through the finish, leaving a mouthwatering feel. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

91 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

This soft, ripe wine has generous black-fruit flavors and fine acidity. The palate is juicy, with dense fruit and chocolate tones framed by light tannins. There is a crisp, fresh finish, which gives the wine a fine lift.

91 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

90–92. Barrel Sample. This soft, ripe wine has generous black-fruit flavors and fine acidity. The palate is juicy, with dense fruit and chocolate tones framed by light tannins. There is a crisp, fresh finish, which gives the wine a fine lift.

91 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, subtle edge brightening, fine floral nuances, ripe cherries, notes of precious wood, candied purple fruits in the background. Full-bodied, fine nougat, mineral texture, savoury tannins, delicate overripeness in the finish, chocolatey food companion.

91 POINTS

Jeb Dunnuck

From a pure gravel terroir in Saint-Emilion, the 2017 Quinault l'Enclos is mostly Merlot blended with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, all aging in 50% new barrels. This medium-bodied, elegant 2017 has terrific black cherry fruit, plenty of minerality and floral nuances, ripe, sweet tannin, and a great finish. It’s a fair step back from the blockbuster 2015 but should easily be an outstanding wine.

91 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

This is a success for an estate that has now seen ten years under the stewardship of Cheval Blanc, undergoing lots of replanting and reworking of the vineyards, as well as changing the way they work in the cellar. There was no frost here thanks to their proximity to the town of Libourne. The vines are on gravelly soils from the river bed, as on the Pomerol plateau, and the lack of water over the summer meant the Cabernet Sauvignon did better than the Cabernet Franc. There is still the slightest dip of savoury fruit, reflecting the vintage conditions, but this is coupled with a freshness and juiciness that I really like, alongside touches of florality and some clean redcurrant, raspberry and brambled fruits. The tannins are fine and the acidity is good without being sharp. Matured in 500l casks, 50% new, for 12 months.