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Quinault l’Enclos

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Quinault l'Enclos

Situated in the city of Libourne in Saint Emilion, Chateau Quinault L’Enclos is an esteemed winery whose origins date back to the Gallo-Roman era. Nearly 20 hectares in size, the winery is known for their Merlot- dominant Grand Vin that come from predominately 45-year-old vines. With the vineyard’s close proximity to the Dordogne River in Bordeaux, the microclimate offers warm temperatures that allow the wines to reach optimal maturity each vintage.

In regards to ownership, the chateau was family-owned until Alain Raynaud of Chateau La Fleur de Gay Pomerol purchased it and replanted most of the vines in 1997. By 2008, Raynaud sold it to the owners of Cheval Blanc who helped modernize and transform the winery. Today, Chateau Quinault L’Enclos is organic, biodynamic, and as of 2014, includes Cabernet Sauvignon into their blend. They produce close to 7,500 cases of wine per year.

www.chateau-quinault-lenclos.com

2004
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WA91
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Tasting Notes

WA91
An elegant, pretty Quinault, the 2004 displays a dense ruby/purple color along with a big, rich nose of licorice, black raspberries, cherries, and spice. This blend of 71% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec possesses an excellent texture, beautiful elegance and complexity, and no hard edges. A seamlessly made, supple-textured, evolved, forward effort, it can be drunk now or cellared for 12-15 years. This is a very strong effort in a challenging vintage.

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