Chateau Quinault-L'Enclos Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion 2020
95 POINTS: Jeb Dunnuck
94-92 POINTS: Neal Martin
94 POINTS: James Suckling
93 POINTS: Antonio Galloni
16+/20 POINTS: James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com
"The 2020 Château Quinault L'Enclos, which saw two-thirds of the blend brought up in foudre, is another beautiful, seamless wine from this estate that offers both richness and elegance. Black cherries, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and a touch of scorched earth all flow to a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, finesse-driven Saint-Émilion that already offers pleasure. It will evolve for two decades."
— 95 POINTS, Jeb Dunnuck
"This is hyper fine and polished with currants, light chocolate and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fresh and very long. Extremely pretty and fine. Drinkable, but better in 2026."
— 94 Points, James Suckling
"The 2020 Quinault L'Enclos is a gorgeous, deeply pitched Saint-Émilion. Rose petal, mint, dried herbs and sweet red berry fruit all grace this wonderfully layered, nuanced Saint-Émilion. Pure and nuanced, with terrific energy, Quinault has a ton to offer. In 2020, the Cabernets (15% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc) are super-expressive. There is just a bit of youthful austerity that needs time to soften"
— 93 Points, Antonio Galloni
"Supple and round with plenty of charm. Vineyard-fresh fruit on the nose then medium-bodied weight and structure with just enough depth to give it a serious edge."
— 16+/20 Points,James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com