2015 Quinault l'Enclos
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Tasting notes
The 2015 Quinault l'Enclos has a rather light and brambly bouquet, understated but nuanced with subtle earthy notes. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly coarse tannin, well judged acidity, a little oaky toward the finish that feels drier than I would like at this stage, certainly drier than when I tasted it just after bottling. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.
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James Suckling
Tim Atkin MW
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Tasted blind. Mid crimson. Neat, fresh and rich on the nose. Luscious and polished with lots of juice. Attractive, spicy, fleshy drink in which the fruit triumphs over the tannin. Good wine for relatively early drinking. (JR)
The 2015 Quinault L'Enclos is absolutely gorgeous. Sweet floral, savory and espresso notes give it noticeable brightness, energy and verve. Those qualities are further enhanced by the decision to age Quinault entirely in larger 500-liter barrels (50% new) for 12 months. Medium in body, with vibrant red fruit flavors and saline notes that bristle, the 2015 is impossible to resist, even at this early stage. This is a superb showing from Pierre-Olivier Clouet and the team at Cheval Blanc.