1998 Chateau Quinault L’Enclos Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1×1.5L

Robert Parker 93

The 1998 Quinault l’Enclos has faded to a pale brick color and gives up mature notes of dried mulberries, raisin cake and prunes with touches of dried roses, star anise, incense, leather and dried mint. The medium to full-bodied palate reveals a wine at its peak or perhaps on the downward slide, depending on your preferred state of “maturity,” offering powdery tannins and a lively line of acid to frame the earth and spice-inspired layers, finishing on a lingering aniseed note. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 05/05/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2020

Vinous 88-90

Good ruby-red. Youthful but complex aromas of black cherry, iron, tar, game, espresso and chicory. Lush, deep and oaky, with good finesse and sound structure. Finishes with noteworthy length and substantial but ripe tannins. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/05/2000]