Quinault l'Enclos 2008

St Emilion, Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes

Bright dark red. Sexy, Pomerol-like aromas of raspberry, mocha, smoke and flowers. Suave and harmonious; not a particularly big or weighty wine but pliant and scented, with red fruits and flowers dominating. Finishes with rather soft, fine tannins. Lovely wine, to drink or hold.

Score: 90

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 July 2011

Much like the 2010, this blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc, with a little Malbec thrown in, exhibits a dark plum color and notes of raspberries, roasted herbs, incense, wet rocks and herbs. It is a medium-bodied, very evolved, elegant wine to drink over the next 8-9 years.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2020 01 May 2011

This solid red offers ripe, dark flavors of plum pudding, dark chocolate and iron. The tannins are firm and grippy, but let spice and smoke notes emerge on the finish. Shows good depth and promise. Best from 2012 through 2020.

Score: 91

Winespectator.com, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012-2020 30 April 2011

Very dark crimson. Rich, dark, yeast extract nose. Very rich and concentrated. Lots of extract. But awfully dry and uncomfortable on the finish.

Score: 15 - 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2019 19 May 2009

En primeur barrel sample. Touches of mulberry and cassis on the nose - lacks a little definition. Some stewy elements. The palate is tannic, full-bodied with some astringent tannins towards the finish. Lacks joie-de-vivre. Tasted April 2009.

Score: 85 - 87

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2009