Château Quinault L’Enclos Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC

The Château Quinault l’Enclos property is located on the right bank of Bordeaux in the Saint-Émilion appellation. Belonging to the famous Château Cheval Blanc, the first classified A growth of Saint-Émilion, the wines of Château Quinault l’Enclos benefit from the same care as those of Château Cheval Blanc.

A vintage of challenges marked by strong climatic contrasts, 2018 will remain a great year in the memories of the property. The heavy rainfall at the start of the year will have generated significant mildew pressure. The precision and constant attention paid by the property’s technical teams made it possible to save Château Quinault L’Enclos from mildew. The beautiful summer which set in in July with an ideal September favored perfect ripening with berries with good concentration.

VARIETALS
72% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Dressed in a deep red color, it charms with its light and limpid color.

NOSE
Intensely expressive and fruity, the bouquet emerges with beautiful notes of black fruits with scents of blackberry and cherry, evolving into beautiful spicy and peppery notes, punctuated with delicate floral notes.

PALATE
The mouth evolves with great precision and straightness.
Creamy and generous, the wine displays ample substance, great richness, balanced by lively acidity.

AGEING
Ageing 12 months in new 500 liter barrels.

PAIRING
At its best with roasted or grilled meats or more elaborated game dishes.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Good ageing potential of 5 to 10 years.

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