Quinault L'Enclos St Emilion Gcc 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quinault L'Enclos
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
68% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 93; Vinous 92; Jeb Dunnuck 92; James Suckling 92; Decanter 92; Wine Enthusiast 91; Falstaff 93

Tasting Note
Bright red and black fruits (redcurrant, black cherry, black raspberry) with savory tobacco, dried herbs, clove and earthy notes; medium-bodied, lively acidity, grainy tannins and a long, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, duck confit, aged hard cheeses (cheddar, comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), soy‑braised beef, mushroom hot pot, Korean BBQ (galbi).

Production Method
Fermented in small wood vats, malolactic in barrel; aged ~18 months in 500‑L barrels with about 50% new French oak (500L barrels introduced this vintage).

Vineyard Info
Château Quinault l'Enclos is a ~19‑hectare Saint‑Émilion estate near Libourne; long history, produces second wine Lafleur de Quinault; technical direction by Pierre‑Olivier Clouet in recent vintages.