2022 Château Enclos Tourmaline

Vinous - 93

The 2022 Enclos Tourmaline has closed up a little since I tasted it from barrel, though it retains fine delineation with mainly red fruit, pencil shaving and tobacco aromas. The palate is medium-bodied and surprisingly classic in style, with fine tannins, crisp acidity and an off-dry finish. This will be intriguing to monitor as it ages in bottle.

Robert Parker - 94

Entirely crafted from Merlot situated between Le Pin and Trotanoy, the 2022 Enclos Tourmaline is a notable success this year. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark cherries, flowers, iris and cassis, the wine is medium to full-bodied, concentrated, dense, layered and structured. Introverted and slightly austere and possessing a fleshy core of fruit and a long, racy finish, it will require some patience.

James Suckling - 96

This has a nice touch of new wood that isn’t yet fully integrated on the nose, with fine spices, sweet blueberries and violets throughout. Quite fresh on the palate with higher acidity than many of its peers of this hot and dry vintage. The tannins are tight-grained and vertical with good vibration before the lengthy finish. Give it two more years to soften and dial in. 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Drink from 2027.