The product image is for illustrative purposes only and may not exactly reflect the actual characteristics of the wine. Château Quinault Quinault l'Enclos 2005 75clGrand Cru Classé | St. Emilion | Bordeaux | FranceSold outSize 75 clAll vintages 1997 2001 2003 2004 2005 2015 2019 2021 Critics scores 92 Wine SpectatorBeautiful chocolate and blackberry aromas and flavors follow through to a full body, with soft, round tannins and a very long finish. Best after 2011. ?JS 17 Rene GabrielSattes Rubin-Granat, lila Schimmer. Parfümiertes Maulbeerenbouquet, Kirschentöne und Veilchen, darunter eine röstige Süsse vermittelnd. Saftiger, schmeichelnder Gaumen, sehr fein in der Textur und schön balanciert, wirkt fröhlich und fast beschwingt und weiss durch feine Gerbstoffe sicherlich für zu gefallen. trinken (2008 - 2016)88 Robert ParkerMade when the proprietor was Dr. Alain Raynaud, this 2005 is a blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from a vineyard that is a true clos within the town of Libourne. Moderately intense mulberry and blueberry fruit are present in a medium-bodied, delicate and finesse style of dark ruby/purple-colored wine that is fresh and not nearly as powerful and extracted as most 2005s tend to be. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Producer Château QuinaultOne of the great Saint-Émilion estates, Château Quinault l’Eclos sits in the center of Libourne along the border with Pomerol. Home to 19 hectares of vineyards, the vines average around 60-70-years-old and are planted to 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Known as one of Bordeaux’s supercuvées or vins de garage, Quinault l’Enclos has been owned by Cheval Blanc’s Bernard Arnault of LVMH since 2008. Today, Pierre Lurton and his team from Cheval Blanc manage Château Quinault l’Enclos. The resulting wines are ripe, fresh and well-rounded, making them one of the appellation’s best wines to drink young.