Château Quinault L'Enclos 2017

Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

VertdeVin

The nose is aromatic and offers a fine deepness as well as a beautiful finesse. It reveals notes of cassis, lily/bulb and more slightly wild berries associated with touches of red fruits as well as fine touches of almond and subtle/discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, suave, smooth, precise and offers a good definition, fine/discreet unctuosity, tension, a fine gourmandize, harmony, a beautiful freshness as well as a beautiful acid frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy wild blackberry, wild strawberry and more slightly cassis associated with fine touches of wild red fruits, toasted oak as well as discreet touches of caramelization, fresh almond and a very discreet/imperceptible hint of flowers (in the background). Tannins are fine, well-built and very slightly firm. There is a hint of cocoa bitter on the finish.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

There was no frost here. Medium to deep ruby-purple colored, the 2017 Quinault l'Enclos delivers expressive scents of mulberries, baked plums and boysenberries with hints of tar, licorice and chargrill. Medium-bodied, the palate has a solid structure of chewy tannins and lively acidity framing the elegant black fruit and savory layers, finishing on an earthy note.

James Suckling

This shows beauty and balance for the vintage with delicious crushed-berry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. One of the best QEs in a long time. Drink after 2022.