Quinault l'Enclos 2012

St Emilion, Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes

This property, discovered and resurrected by Dr. Alain Raynaud, was acquired by Chateau Cheval Blanc and with a few refinements as well as a label change, the quality of the terroir (within the city limits of Libourne) continues to impress. Richly fruity, spicy and earthy, with attractive black cherry and currant fruit, this medium-bodied wine has soft tannins and seems ideal for drinking over the next 7-10 years.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2025 01 April 2015

The wine reveals a bright, flowery, berry fruitiness with hints of roasted herbs, damp earth, raspberries and cherries. Surprisingly, the alcohol hit 14% in this medium-bodied blend of 80% Merlot and the rest mostly Cabernet Franc. Yields were extremely tiny, only 23 hectoliters per hectare because of the poor flowering in spring. This offering may put on a little weight as its mid-palate needs to fill out, but it is an elegant, attractive example of Quinault. It will require consumption during its first 10-12 years of life.

Score: 87 - 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2025 26 April 2013

A beautiful wine with soft and silky tannins. Full body, with lovely tannins. Very juicy fruit. Refined and pretty tannins. Made from biodynamic grapes. Love the length. Not sure if I prefer this or 2011.

Score: 90 - 91

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 21 April 2013

Very focused, with a taut, sinewy frame and good stuffing, delivering plum paste and raspberry pâte de fruit notes at the core. A long tug of earth runs through the finish. Solidly built. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013