1999 Château Quinault L'Enclos St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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1999
Château Quinault L'Enclos (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Clearly starting to fade and drop its fruit. If you have a bottle, I'd drink this much sooner than later. 3,932 Views Tasted Feb 26, 2013 |
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.