Quinault l'Enclos 1998

Purple coloured, with intense aromas of blackberries and spices. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and tannins.

Very dark, blackish crimson. Sweet, mellow, lively but fully developed – much more mature than most. Very very slightly simple. Hint of menthol. Neat but there’s a very slight lack of freshness. Ready to drink.

An elegant as well as powerful effort, this dense ruby/purple-colored 1998 reveals notes of plums, black raspberries, vanillin, minerals, licorice, and spice. Exceptionally rich with an outstanding texture, this medium to full-bodied wine possesses a distinctive, individualistic style, largely because of its floral, blueberry fruit flavors. Although accessible, it will age for two decades. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2020.