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Quinault l'Enclos 2010

St Emilion, Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes

This property have turned out a finesse-styled 2010 with loads of blueberry and raspberry fruit as well as hints of pomegranate, crushed rock and damp earth. A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is medium-bodied and stylish, not a blockbuster by any means, but a wine of finesse to drink over the next 10-12 years.

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2025 01 February 2013

The 2010 sports a new label, since Quinault L’Enclos was purchased from Alain Raynaud and his wife by the owners of Cheval Blanc. Deep ruby/purple, with a little more muscle and power than most previous vintages have possessed, this wine displays notes of black raspberries, black currants, licorice, and some crushed rock. It is classically styled, with moderate tannin to shed, but don’t expect it to be long-lived, since most vintages of Quinault L’Enclos under Dr. Raynaud seemed to hit their peak very quickly, around age 7 to 10, and are probably best drunk in their first 15 years of life.

Score: 90 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

Full with plenty of rich red fruit. Medium weight. Really quite charming. A huge improvement in quality and style. The best Quinault we’ve tasted.

Score: 89 - 91

Albany Vintners, - 29 April 2011

Now in its third year under the Cheval Blanc team who have converted the vineyard to organic viticulture, this is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec, this has quite a broody, introverted bouquet with mulberry, dark cherry and some light sandy notes. It would benefit from a little more vigour. The palate is medium-bodied with light, slightly grainy tannins, good acidity but showing a little hardness towards the finish that will dissipate by the time of bottling. It just tastes a little 'static' and needs a little more tension. Drink 2012- Tasted March 2011.

Score: 87 - 89

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012+ 27 April 2011

70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bought by Cheval Blanc in 2008 just before the harvest and now transformed. Sandy gravels right in Libourne. Organic. Very opulent and rich on the nose. Then admirably fresh on the palate. Lots of zest and really strong liquorice. Very fine tannins there on the finish. Really spicy and vibrant. Almost seems to fizz! Long. The Cheval team have lowered the proportion of new oak and really transformed the vineyard, and the wine!

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2019-2030 14 April 2011

Rounded and accessible in feel, with bright, floral-tinged blueberry and black cherry fruit. Spice and toast is subtle, and the finish easygoing. Not superdeep, but should knit up well enough.

Score: 88 - 91

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011