2019 Quinault L'Enclos 6 Pack

94 POINTS

James Suckling

This has linear, very fine tannins that make it minerally and long. Medium body. Dark fruit with lavender and violet undertones. Very fresh acidity. Flavorful and fine. 74% merlot, 14% cabernet sauvignon and 12% cabernet franc.

93 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2019 Quinault L'Enclos is racy, supple and wonderfully inviting. A wine of depth and texture, the 2019 impresses with its exceptional balance and class. Sweet red berry fruit, cedar, spice, tobacco and licorice build beautifully with a bit of time in the glass. This is a terrific showing from Quinault, which as readers probably know, is owned by Cheval Blanc. Over the last dozen years more than half the property has been developed. The results are starting to show. One of the most unique aspects of Quinault is that 20% of the wine is aged in 550-liter barrels, which are used to confer greater freshness. The 2019 is flat out gorgeous.

92 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

Dominated by the ripe Merlot, the wine is rich, concentrated with black fruits everywhere. The estate, a vineyard in the city of Libourne, has produced, a dense wine although one that keeps its freshness. Drink from 2025.

92 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2019 Quinault L’Enclos, which is aged 20% in foudres and 80% in demi-muids , has a refined, elegant bouquet of cranberry, wild strawberry and rose petal scents, plus a hint of orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied and firm, displaying gritty tannins, nice salinity and predominantly red fruit, with cassis emerging. The savory, dried-blood-tinged finish comes courtesy of the Cabernets. Very fine.

90 POINTS

William Kelley - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Aromas of sweet cherries, rose petals, violets and dark chocolate introduce the 2019 Quinault l'Enclos, a medium to full-bodied, ample and lively wine that's produced by Cheval Blanc's winemaking team.

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2019 Quinault l'Enclos comes across a bit flat on the nose compared to its peers, smudged mulberry and blackberry scents, a touch of stewed black tea. The palate is toasty and almost Rhône-like, peppery, quite fat with a concentrated, voluminous finish. Just lacks some elegance and class. I wonder if this is representative? I include a question mark against my score. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.

Jane Anson - Decanter

This has intense aromatics and supple tannins. A little subdued at first, then the floral side begins to burgeon out of the glass. Supple and fresh, nuanced blue and red berry fruits, with strength and precision. Harvest September 10 to October 2. A yield of 41hl/ha. Aged in 500l casks and larger 20hl foudres, 50% new oak.

James Lawther MW - JancisRobinson.com

74% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barrel sample.Really attractive fruit – fresh, crunchy and fragrant. Round and pure on the palate with good depth and ripe, mellow tannins. Smooth-textured and complete. Now a consistently appealing wine at a (usually) attractive price. Score: 16.5/20