The Chateau L’Enclos 2020 is bright, juicy and structured with finesse as well as richness on the palate. With concentrated blackberry, cherry and liquorice aromas on the nose, the palate is medium-bodied and charming with soft, silky tannins. This wine will age wonderfully over the next decade or so.  

94 POINTS R. VECCHIONE WINE CRITICS

93 POINTS WINE ENTHUSIAST

93 POINTS JANE ANSON

94+ POINTS JAMES SUCKLING

Château L’Enclos has a history dating back to the 19th century. The estate was previously known as Au Grand Moulinet, (Moulinet is the name of the neighbouring village) before it became L’Enclos Pomerol, which eventually morphed into L’Enclos Pomerol.  

The château was constructed in 1898 by Pierre Larroucaud, the owner of the property at the time. Descendants of the Larroucaud family continued to own and manage the Pomerol estate of Château L’Enclos until 2006, when it was purchased by the American owners, Stephen Adams and Denise Adam who own other Bordeaux properties and a Napa Valley estate on Howell Mountain.

The 9.5 hectare vineyard of Château L’Enclos is planted to Merlot and Cabernet France. The Malbec was removed from the vineyard in 2018. There are three unique terroirs in the vineyards of Château L’Enclos with sand, gravel and flint soils. There are also some iron deposits in the soil which add to the complexity of the wine.

Pairing Suggestions: Drink with roasted red meat or chicken with mushroom/ truffles; the earthy notes will compliment very well. Or for a lighter pairing try with Ahi tuna or salmon.

Maturation: The wine was matured for 16 - 18 months in large 500 litre 40% new French oak barrels.