"The ever-talented Dr. Alain Raynaud is responsible for this incredible wine. Wonderful structure of acid and tannin frame this muscular red. Plenty of red and purple fruits robe that structure, and great spice and earth tones appear on the finish. This should last for 15+ years. 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Malbec. This is a wine I helped blend and if I was to rate it would rate in this range, of course I am playing fan favorite here ;)

here is the review to the regular cuvee

The 2006 Quinault l’Enclos exhibits the elegant style that Raynaud has achieved in every vintage over the last decade. Sweet black raspberry and currant fruit along with hints of spring flowers and smoky oak are followed by a round, gentle, restrained wine revealing outstanding purity, medium body, and a fine finish. While it is not as prodigious as the 2005, it is a strong effort for the vintage. My visit to Chateau Quinault and seeing proprietor Alain Raynaud was tinged with sadness as the world economic climate has forced him to sell Quinault l’Enclos to the owners of Cheval Blanc. Hopefully they will continue to produce wine at this vineyard, which is essentially a true clos (a walled vineyard), but the land is even more valuable as real estate since it is in the city of Libourne, and is surrounded by housing projects. Time will tell, but Raynaud deserves credit for creating a legacy from a terroir that was much maligned when he purchased it, only to prove everyone wrong.- Robert Parker "

"Talk about a wine that makes you take notice. This is simply great modern Rioja. The nose is creamy but honest, with black fruit, mocha and finely tanned leather. The palate gives the whole range of berry and tree fruits, with expansive tannins and just enough core acidity to make it stunning. Ultra stylish and delicious; another huge success for the Eguren family that owns San Vicente and other Rioja properties."

"Of all the La Reserves that I put together the L'eglise is no doubt the most explosive and the one I really took all the great fruit ;) and the good fruit scored super well with Parker, so imagine. The biggest difference between the regular cuvee and this effort is that this wine has a lot more structure and I feel has a better balance to it, this is one of my favorite all time wines and if this wasn't a wine I blended I would go 96-7, wait to you try it!"-Gary Vaynerchuk

""This renowned Pomerol estate has come on very strong in the last 10 years, thanks to owner Helene Garcin and consulting wine maker Dr. Alain Raynaud. This wine emphasizes terroir and elegance more than power and brute force. Beautifully balanced, aromatic and a pleasure to drink now, this should easily last for 20+ years. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc."

The chateau's bottling was rated 92 Points by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate.

"This no-holds-barred project is the brain child of Helene Garcin (Clos L'Eglise, Pomerol) and Dr Alain Raynaud (Quinault L'enclos, St. Emilion). The final blend was selected by Gary Vaynerchuk to play more in to the terroir of the property. Still stout, well structured and plenty of fruit, the aromatics are simply stunning and the finish just goes on and on. This should last for 20-25 years, possibly longer. 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc."

The chateau's bottling is 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot. It was also rated 93 Points by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate.