Quinault L'Enclos St Emilion Gcc 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quinault L'Enclos
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux, Right Bank)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative critics for the 2011 vintage: Wine Spectator 89-92 (James Molesworth); Wine Enthusiast 88-90 (Roger Voss); James Suckling 90-91; The Wine Advocate ~87-89 (various reviewers); Jancis Robinson 16–16. 5/20. Typical drinking window cited ~2016–2028 (sources vary)

Tasting Note
Aromas of black cherry, cassis and plum with violet, graphite and subtle truffle notes. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, fine-grained tannins, integrated oak and a smooth, moderately long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stew, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef with soy, Sichuan-style beef or mushroom hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, temperature-controlled fermentations, malolactic conversion in barrel; aged 12–16 months in French oak (≈40% new).

Vineyard Info
20-hectare urban Libourne estate; owned by Bernard Arnault & Albert Frère since 2008 and managed with Cheval Blanc team. Converted to organic/biodynamic viticulture (conversion began 2009; certification completed later).