2020 Chateau Quinault L'Enclos Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Château Quinault L’Enclos is where Right Bank charm meets Left Bank polish—crafted under the watchful eye of the same elite team behind Château Cheval Blanc. Once overlooked, this Saint-Émilion gem has quietly transformed into one of the region’s most compelling under-the-radar wines. The 2020 vintage proves it’s no longer just a rising star—it’s arrived.

Since being acquired by Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère in 2008, and with Pierre Lurton leading the charge, Quinault has embraced organic farming, gentler winemaking, and a focus on purity over power. The result? A wine with freshness, finesse, and serious pedigree—without the triple-digit price tag. The 2020 is especially exciting: part of the blend is aged in large oak foudres, giving it lift and elegance, while the old vines (some planted back in 1934!) provide richness and depth.

Located just outside Libourne, the vineyard benefits from a warm microclimate that allows for earlier harvests and a beautifully ripe expression of fruit—never jammy, always refined. For those who crave silky textures, dark cherry fruit, and a touch of Saint-Émilion spice, this is a wine to grab now and enjoy over the next 15+ years. Quietly brilliant. And wildly underrated.

Vinous Media awarded the 2020 vintage 98 points claiming: “Quality is exceptionally high among the great wines of Saint-Émilion”