2018 - Château Quinault l'Enclos - Saint-Émilion
- 2018
- 75cl
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Château Quinault l'Enclos
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Château Quinault l'Enclos
Located in the heart of Saint-Emilion, the prestigious wine region in Bordeaux, France, Château Quinault l'Enclos is a producer that has been making waves in the wine industry for its exceptional quality and unique story.
The vineyards of Château Quinault l'Enclos were first planted in the 12th century, making it one of the oldest estates in Saint-Emilion. However, it wasn't until the late 20th century that the estate gained recognition for its wines. In 1997, the estate was purchased by the renowned winemaker Alain Raynaud, who immediately set out to revitalize the vineyards and elevate the quality of the wines.
Today, Château Quinault l'Enclos is owned by the famous French luxury group, LVMH, and managed by Raynaud and his wife, Francoise. The estate spans over 37 acres and is primarily planted with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The unique terroir of the estate, with its clay-limestone soil and proximity to the Dordogne river, allows for the production of exceptional wines with great complexity and finesse.
Château Quinault l'Enclos is classified as a Grand Cru Classé in the Saint-Emilion appellation, which is known for its exceptional quality and strict production standards. The wines of Château Quinault l'Enclos are crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, with a focus on minimal intervention to allow the true expression of the terroir to shine through. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully sorted before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wines are then aged in French oak barrels for 18-24 months, adding depth and complexity to the final product.
The result is a range of exceptional wines that have gained high praise from critics and wine enthusiasts alike. The flagship wine of
Château Quinault l'Enclos
Château Quinault l'Enclos is a red wine producer based in Saint-Émilion, one of Bordeaux's most historically significant appellations on the Right Bank of the Dordogne. The estate is notably situated within the urban limits of the town of Saint-Émilion itself, which sets it apart geographically from most of its peers. It holds Saint-Émilion Grand Cru status and has been associated with notable ownership in the Bordeaux wine world, including a period under the stewardship of figures connected to Château Cheval Blanc.
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines are produced on limestone plateaux and clay-rich soils that favour Merlot as the dominant variety, typically blended with Cabernet Franc and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Sauvignon. This combination tends to produce wines with a rounder, more approachable structure than those from the Médoc, with fruit-forward character, supple tannins, and the capacity to age meaningfully depending on the vintage and blend composition.
The estate works with all three classic Right Bank varieties, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, as seen in its 2018 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux was widely considered strong across the Right Bank, delivering ripe fruit concentration alongside good structural balance.