1998 Château Quinault L'Enclos St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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1998
Château Quinault L'Enclos (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
The fruit and oak has faded with time. Medium bodied, fully mature, soft, round, and a bit short, but the black cherry, licorice and earthy notes that remained were easy to drink. Still, if I owned any of this wine, I'd drink it sooner than later. 3,659 Views Tasted Nov 14, 2017Offering mature, oak, earth and fruit aromas, ending on a plush, plum and cherry note. Fully mature. There is no reason to hold this easy to like wine any longer. In fact, it might have been a little more fun to drink a year or two ago. 4,901 Views Tasted Dec 14, 2009Dark, purple, ruby with very slight pinking at the edges. Jammy blackberries, vanilla, super ripe cherries, licorice and coffee notes. Lush, full-bodied, decadent, mouth feel. Red and black fruits coat the palate. Some tannin remains. Very sexy and crowd pleasing style of wine. 3,589 Views Tasted Sep 3, 2006 |
When to Drink Chateau Quinault L'Enclos, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Quinault L'Enclos is better with at least 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.
Chateau Quinault L'Enclos is best enjoyed in the first 3-15 years of life. Young vintages can be decanted for about 1 hour to 90 minutes. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Quinault L'Enclos with Wine, Food, and Pairing Tips
Chateau Quinault L'Enclos is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Quinault L'Enclos is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Quinault L'Enclos is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.