2009 Quinault l'Enclos (750ml)

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Vintage: 2009
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Quinault L'Enclos
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Designation:
Appellation: St. Emilion
Producer: Quinault L'Enclos
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Libournais
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Tasting note: Now owned by the proprietors of Cheval Blanc, the 2009 Quinault l’Enclos (composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) exhibits an opaque purple color, notes of licorice, incense, raspberries, and black cherries, medium body, elegant, stylish flavors, and no hint of oak. This is a beautifully made, pure, deep wine that continues to confirm what Dr. Alain Raynaud suspected when he bought this property in 1997. The naysayers all said this terroir was suspect, but that has been proven wrong by the wines that have been produced. This 2009 should drink well for 10-20 years. (90-92pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Apr. 2010
Score: 90-92pts.
Drink: 2010-30

Tasting note: The style here has changed completely since it was purchased from Dr. Alain Raynaud by the owners of Cheval Blanc. The 2009, a blend of 60% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc from this enclosed vineyard situated within the town of Libourne, displays loads of blueberry and raspberry fruit along with crushed rock and a host of floral notes. Deliciously fruity, medium-bodied, and very elegant, with a nice succulence, this is not a big wine by any means, but it is very stylish, pure, velvety textured and precocious. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. (90pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Feb. 2012
Score: 90pts
Drink: 2012-27

Tasting note: I was surprised to taste this wine made by the team from Cheval Blanc who is fond of aromatic freshness and “al dente” picking of merlot. I witnessed that its nose was a bit dull. From this sample, it seems that it was harvested slightly too late. Caressing on the palate, yet, slightly less structured than before. Of medium aromatics. (86pts. Jean-marc Quarin)

Tasted: Mar. 2010
Score: 86pts.
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Porty, with fresh herb and almond on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity, chocolate and tobacco aftertaste. A new and more refined style for Quinault. (89-92pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2010
Score: 89-92pts.
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: This is very distinctive, with live-wire acidity running through the core of damson plum, linzer torte and blackberry fruit that's framed by a mouthwatering roasted apple wood note. The long and driven finish has a piercing iron edge and a smoldering tobacco note that adds to the dramatic profile. Best from 2015 through 2025. 4,205 cases made. (92pts. JM, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: March 31, 2012
Score: 92pts
Drink: 2015-2025