In Bond Fine Wine. 2014 Château Quinault l'Enclos, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (NM). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Suckling (JS) — 92–93/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 27/03/2015
This shows lots of fruit and structure with juicy fruit, velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. This has 18% cabernet sauvignon and it makes a difference, 13% cabernet franc and the rest merlot. They also aged a large percentage in 500 lters. This shows depth.
Neal Martin (NM) — 92/100 · Vinous, 2018-03-01 · Drink 2020-2035
The 2014 Quinault L’Enclos has meat and dried blood-infused red fruit on the nose, possibly with some expressive Cabernet Franc in the mix. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly green tannins on the entry that are framed by fresh black fruit. There is fine tension and a sense of energy conveyed by the finish and it should age well. Time to raise my score. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold…
James Suckling (JS) — 93/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 13/02/2017
Aromas of flowers, stones and hints of tobacco. Medium-bodied, very fine and pretty. The 18% cabernet sauvignon and 13% cabernet franc make the difference. Coolest Quinault ever. Drink or hold.