2008 Quinault l'Enclos

From 2010, much improved apparently. High toned and high VA. Then ripe, sweet fruit. No greenness but not that refreshing either. Short. (JR)

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.

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.