This is very good for the vintage, with purple fruits, iodine, hazelnut husks and chocolate, showing precision and length with ultrafine tannins. Medium-bodied, it's polished and focused, linear and tight. 59% merlot, 23% cabernet franc and 18% cabernet sauvignon.

The 2021 Quinault L'Enclos is a potent, savory wine. The Merlot is way down this year and the Cabernets are up, which confers a decidedly savory character. The 2021 was aged in 500- and 600-liter casks, plus 25HL foudres. In short, Quinault offers a fine picture of the vintage. It's all there- with plenty bright acids and tons of savory/earthy character.