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Tasting notes
Score 16/20 · FINE+RARE

81% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc. This comes from vines that now average over 50 years old and it has good weight on the palate. The nose is ripe and this has clear fruitiness and well-handled tannins. FINE+RARE

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

16
16/20

FINE+RARE

88
88/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

86 points
Neal Martin
Score 86/100 · Drink 2022-2025, Neal Martin, Sep 2022

The 2012 Quinault l'Enclos has a fresh and quite vigorous bouquet that bounds from the glass: blackberry, briary and light tobacco notes intermingle with undergrowth, though it shows a little oxidation after several minutes. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fleshy with gentle grip. This feels quite harmonious in the mouth with a white pepper tinged finish that comes across a little smudged and lightweight. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.

15 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15/20 · Drink 2018-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2022

Tasted blind. Ruby rim. Sweet, dusty nose. Lacks a bit of juice in the middle. Furry finish. Not the most refreshing wine. Not popular. (JR)

90 points
Neal Martin
Score 90/100 · Drink 2020-2033, Neal Martin, Dec 2019

The 2012 Quinault l'Enclos was described as the first vintage whereby they made the wine they wanted, according to technical director, Pierre-Olivier Clouet. It certainly has a winsome nose with cedar and iodine aromas, all very pure and charming. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe tannins, a wine built on its purity, though I do find it just a little monotone towards the finish. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at Berry, Brothers & Rudd.

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Quinault l'Enclos
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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